Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meissneri
ID:
1580996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 182 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000042500


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Description

Lindera meissneri (also called Lindera meissneri, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lindera meissneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in the production of honey and as a source of food for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindera meissneri has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and green sepals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindera meissneri is a slow-growing shrub that is best propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and placed in a moist, well-drained medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Lindera meissneri

Lindera meissneri is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests.

Lindera meissneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindera meissneri?

Lindera meissneri

What is the common name of Lindera meissneri?

Meissner's Spicebush

What is the native range of Lindera meissneri?

Eastern North America

Species in the Lindera genus

Lindera wardii, Lindera wrayi, Lindera caesia, Lindera bibracteata, Lindera annamensis, Lindera balansae, Lindera apoensis, Lindera turfosa, Lindera concinna, Lindera cuspidata, Lindera delicata, Lindera aggregata, Lindera queenslandica, Lindera racemiflora, Lindera racemosa, Lindera pentantha, Lindera pilosa, Lindera pipericarpa, Lindera polyantha, Lindera pedicellata, Lindera rufa, Lindera salicifolia, Lindera kinabaluensis, Lindera insignis, Lindera montanoides, Lindera novoguineensis, Lindera lucida, Lindera macrophylla, Lindera malaccensis, Lindera montana, Lindera melastomacea, Lindera sanjappae, Lindera varmae, Lindera glauca, Lindera citriodora, Lindera communis, Lindera fragrans, Lindera latifolia, Lindera laureola, Lindera megaphylla, Lindera reflexa, Lindera melissifolia, Lindera obtusiloba, Lindera praecox, Lindera sericea, Lindera triloba, Lindera umbellata, Lindera erythrocarpa, Lindera akoensis, Lindera prattii,

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,