Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
747393

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 14: 151 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746726

Common Names

  • Licaria colombiana
  • Colombiana Licaria
  • Colombiana's Licaria

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Description

Licaria colombiana (also called Colombian Licaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Lauraceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Licaria colombiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a hedge plant. It is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Licaria colombiana is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Licaria colombiana is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they take root.

Where to Find Licaria colombiana

Licaria colombiana can be found in Colombia.

Licaria colombiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licaria colombiana?

Licaria colombiana

What is the family of Licaria colombiana?

Lauraceae

What is the native range of Licaria colombiana?

Colombia

Species in the Licaria genus

Licaria armeniaca, Licaria debilis, Licaria chrysophylla, Licaria dolichantha, Licaria exserta, Licaria cufodontisii, Licaria brasiliensis, Licaria capitata, Licaria caryophyllata, Licaria caudata, Licaria canella, Licaria oppositifolia, Licaria polyphylla, Licaria peckii, Licaria guatemalensis, Licaria ibarrae, Licaria macrophylla, Licaria tomentosa, Licaria triandra, Licaria trinervis, Licaria vernicosa, Licaria sessiliflora, Licaria agglomerata, Licaria sclerophylla, Licaria nitida, Licaria deltoidea, Licaria comata, Licaria colombiana, Licaria cogolloi, Licaria clarensis, Licaria terminalis, Licaria crassifolia, Licaria guianensis, Licaria aurea, Licaria camara, Licaria campechiana, Licaria cervantesii, Licaria excelsa, Licaria latifolia, Licaria martiniana, Licaria mexicana, Licaria misantlae, Licaria multiflora, Licaria pachycarpa, Licaria pucheri, Licaria quirirafuina, Licaria rigida, Licaria glaberrima, Licaria lucida, Licaria alata,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

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