Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
synandrum
ID:
1072089

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 80: 103 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071427

Common Names

  • Synandrum
  • Synandrum Cedar
  • Synandrum Cedar Tree

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Description

Pleurothyrium synandrum (also called Synandrum pleurothry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows to a height of up to 25 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurothyrium synandrum is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleurothyrium synandrum has small, white flowers, small, round seeds, and small seedlings with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurothyrium synandrum is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Pleurothyrium synandrum

Pleurothyrium synandrum can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Species in the Pleurothyrium genus

Pleurothyrium steyermarkianum, Pleurothyrium palmanum, Pleurothyrium amapaense, Pleurothyrium undulatum, Pleurothyrium trianae, Pleurothyrium costanense, Pleurothyrium pascoense, Pleurothyrium cordatum, Pleurothyrium obscurinerve, Pleurothyrium panurense, Pleurothyrium bifidum, Pleurothyrium chrysothyrsus, Pleurothyrium cuneifolium, Pleurothyrium poeppigii, Pleurothyrium maximum, Pleurothyrium parviflorum, Pleurothyrium williamsii, Pleurothyrium amplifolium, Pleurothyrium intermedium, Pleurothyrium grandiflorum, Pleurothyrium westphalii, Pleurothyrium hexaglandulosum, Pleurothyrium brochidodromum, Pleurothyrium glabritepalum, Pleurothyrium bracteatum, Pleurothyrium vasquezii, Pleurothyrium racemosum, Pleurothyrium pilosum, Pleurothyrium marginale, Pleurothyrium synandrum, Pleurothyrium cinereum, Pleurothyrium glabrifolium, Pleurothyrium acuminatum, Pleurothyrium prancei, Pleurothyrium obovatum, Pleurothyrium crassitepalum, Pleurothyrium golfodulcense, Pleurothyrium tomentellum, Pleurothyrium pauciflorum, Pleurothyrium insigne, Pleurothyrium giganthum, Pleurothyrium tomiwahlii, Pleurothyrium immersum, Pleurothyrium oblongum, Pleurothyrium guindonii, Pleurothyrium arcuatum, Pleurothyrium bilocellatum, Pleurothyrium triflorum,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-17804639: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.