Status:
valid
Authors:
H.W.Kurz
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 28/29: 162 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364221
Common Names
- Licaria
- Long-spiked Licaria
- Long-spiked Licaria
Description
Licaria dolichantha (also called Licaria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 2 meters tall. Its leaves are elliptic-oblong and have three to five lobes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Licaria dolichantha is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Central and South America and is used for ornamental purposes, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Licaria dolichantha has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Licaria dolichantha is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix, and the cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Licaria dolichantha
Licaria dolichantha is found in the tropical regions of South America.
Licaria dolichantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Licaria dolichantha?
Licaria dolichantha
What is the common name of Licaria dolichantha?
Long-spurred licaria
What is the natural habitat of Licaria dolichantha?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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,