Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deltoidea
ID:
747390

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 14: 153 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746723

Common Names

  • Licaria deltoidea
  • Deltoidea Licaria
  • Deltoidea's Licaria

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Description

Licaria deltoidea (also called 'Delta Licaria', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Licaria deltoidea 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 deltoidea 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 deltoidea is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch stem cutting from the parent plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright indirect light for best results.

Where to Find Licaria deltoidea

Licaria deltoidea is native to Peru and can be found in the department of Cuzco.

Licaria deltoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Licaria deltoidea?

Licaria deltoidea

What is the common name of Licaria deltoidea?

Deltoid Licaria

Where is Licaria deltoidea found?

Mexico

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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