Licaria herrerae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(van der Werff) Kosterm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Taxon 42: 853 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249952
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Licaria herrerae (also called 'Herrera's Licaria', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has an upright habit and grows up to 5 m tall. It has ovate leaves with a glossy texture and produces white flowers with yellow anthers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Licaria herrerae is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Licaria herrerae has white flowers with yellow stamens and small, black fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Licaria herrerae is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be 4 to 6 inches long. Place the cuttings in a moist medium such as perlite or vermiculite and keep in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Where to Find Licaria herrerae
Licaria herrerae can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
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,
References
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:973994-1: Based on the initial data import