Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
membranacea
ID:
379763

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 282 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379095

Common Names

  • Membranous Nectandra
  • Membranous Nectandra
  • Nectandra membranacea

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Synonyms

  • Laurus membranacea Sw. [unknown]
  • Nectandra standleyi C.K.Allen [unknown]
  • Nectandra skutchii C.K.Allen [unknown]
  • Nectandra trinitatis Brooks [unknown]
  • Ocotea membranacea (Sw.) R.A.Howard [unknown]
  • Persea membranacea (Sw.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Phoebe membranacea (Sw.) Nees [unknown]
  • Borbonia membranacea (Sw.) J.Presl [unknown]
  • Nectandra laevis Mez [unknown]
  • Nectandra leucothyrsus Meisn. [unknown]
  • Nectandra raimondii O.C.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Nectandra williamsii O.C.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Nectandra cuspidata macrocarpa Nees [unknown]
  • Nectandra cuspidata strumosa (Griseb.) Meisn. [unknown]
  • Nectandra bondarii Coe-Teix. [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne strumosa Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Nectandra membranacea (also called Membranous Nectandra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Nectandra membranacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nectandra membranacea has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf that is slightly serrated.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nectandra membranacea is a small, evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Nectandra membranacea

Nectandra membranacea can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Nectandra membranacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nectandra membranacea?

Nectandra membranacea

What is the family of Nectandra membranacea?

Lauraceae

What is the natural habitat of Nectandra membranacea?

Tropical and subtropical wetlands

Species in the Nectandra genus

Nectandra longifolia, Nectandra lineata, Nectandra membranacea, Nectandra maguireana, Nectandra hihua, Nectandra impressa, Nectandra leucantha, Nectandra lanceolata, Nectandra laurel, Nectandra pichurim, Nectandra pearcei, Nectandra ramonensis, Nectandra pseudocotea, Nectandra nitidula, Nectandra moritziana, Nectandra oppositifolia, Nectandra baccans, Nectandra aurea, Nectandra bartlettiana, Nectandra briquetii, Nectandra angustifolia, Nectandra grandiflora, Nectandra globosa, Nectandra fulva, Nectandra cissiflora, Nectandra discolor, Nectandra cuspidata, Nectandra amazonum, Nectandra spicata, Nectandra sordida, Nectandra roberto-andinoi, Nectandra ruforamula, Nectandra sanguinea, Nectandra turbacensis, Nectandra villosa, Nectandra truxillensis, Nectandra venulosa, Nectandra subbullata, Nectandra acutifolia, Nectandra brittonii, Nectandra debilis, Nectandra krugii, Nectandra lineatifolia, Nectandra maynensis, Nectandra canescens, Nectandra furcata, Nectandra gardneri, Nectandra japurensis, Nectandra matthewsii, Nectandra microcarpa,

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,

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