Licaria spiritusanctensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.L.R.Moraes & T.D.M.Barbosa
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 24(2): 250. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033033
Common Names
- Spiritusanctensis Licaria
- Spiritusanct Licaria
- Spiritusanct Water-willow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Licaria spiritusanctensis (also called Spiritusanctensis, among many other common names) is a tree of the family Lauraceae. It is native to tropical South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has small, white flowers and small, round, yellow fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Licaria spiritusanctensis is used as a medicinal plant, for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and diuretic properties. It is also used in traditional ceremonies and rituals, as a source of food, and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Licaria spiritusanctensis is white, with 5 petals. The seed is a small, round nut, containing a single seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of opposite, elliptic leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Licaria spiritusanctensis is an evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Licaria spiritusanctensis
Licaria spiritusanctensis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Licaria spiritusanctensis FAQ
What are the common names of Licaria spiritusanctensis?
Spiritusanctensis Licaria
What is the natural habitat of Licaria spiritusanctensis?
It is found in the tropical forests of Brazil
What is the average height of Licaria spiritusanctensis?
It can reach a height of up to 10 meters
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,