Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Wrightia 4: 33 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071070
Common Names
- Urceolata
- Licaria Tree
- Cinnamon Tree
Description
Licaria urceolata (also called 'Urceolate Licaria', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to Costa Rica and Panama. It can reach heights of up to 30 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm. It is found in tropical lowland and montane rainforests, as well as in secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Licaria urceolata is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its wood, which is used for making furniture and other woodworking projects. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Licaria urceolata are small and yellow. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Licaria urceolata is a slow-growing, evergreen tree native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer.
Where to Find Licaria urceolata
Licaria urceolata can be found in the tropical forests 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,