Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clemensii
ID:
466444

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Allen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 114 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465776

Common Names

  • Phoebe Clemensii
  • Clemensii Phoebe
  • Phoebe

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Description

Phoebe clemensii (also called Phoebe, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen tree native to tropical regions of South America. It has large, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Phoebe clemensii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, with 5 petals. Seed: Small, black, round. Seedlings: Very small, green, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoebe clemensii is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen perennial that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Phoebe clemensii

Phoebe clemensii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Phoebe clemensii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phoebe clemensii?

Phoebe clemensii

What is the family of Phoebe clemensii?

Lauraceae

What are the common names of Phoebe clemensii?

Clemens' Phoebe

Species in the Phoebe genus

Phoebe forbesii, Phoebe cuneata, Phoebe elliptica, Phoebe dehaasiifolia, Phoebe glabrifolia, Phoebe cuspidata, Phoebe cooperiana, Phoebe clemensii, Phoebe obtusa, Phoebe javanica, Phoebe laevis, Phoebe kunstleri, Phoebe kjellbergii, Phoebe incerta, Phoebe holosericea, Phoebe leiophylla, Phoebe lucida, Phoebe birmanica, Phoebe wightii, Phoebe tenuifolia, Phoebe siamensis, Phoebe assamica, Phoebe baishyae, Phoebe lummaoensis, Phoebe prazeri, Phoebe liana, Phoebe hedgei, Phoebe tavoyana, Phoebe angustifolia, Phoebe attenuata, Phoebe canescens, Phoebe chartacea, Phoebe excelsa, Phoebe lanceolata, Phoebe macrophylla, Phoebe pallida, Phoebe sterculioides, Phoebe formosana, Phoebe legendrei, Phoebe sheareri, Phoebe hainanensis, Phoebe hunanensis, Phoebe faberi, Phoebe grandis, Phoebe kwangsiensis, Phoebe bournei, Phoebe hui, Phoebe macrocarpa, Phoebe hungmoensis, Phoebe yaiensis,

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,