Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
466496

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 327 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465828

Common Names

  • Phoebe lucida
  • Lucida Phoebe
  • Lucida Plant

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Description

Phoebe lucida (also called 'Shiny Phoebe', among many other common names) is a small tree with leaves that range from 5-15 cm in length. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as tropical forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Phoebe lucida is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, coughs, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phoebe lucida has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoebe lucida is a shrub or small tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Phoebe lucida

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

Phoebe lucida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phoebe lucida?

Phoebe lucida

What is the family of Phoebe lucida?

Lauraceae

What are the common names of Phoebe lucida?

Shiny 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,