Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
glaucophyllum
ID:
1072135

Status:
valid

Authors:
(van der Werff) Kubitzki & H.G.Richt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 109(1): 58. 1987 [28 Oct 1987]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071473


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Description

Williamodendron glaucophyllum (also called Glaucophyllum williamodendron, 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

Williamodendron glaucophyllum is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Williamodendron glaucophyllum is white and bell-shaped, with 6 petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, green shoot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Williamodendron glaucophyllum is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures as low as 25°F (-3.9°C). It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering shoots and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Williamodendron glaucophyllum

Williamodendron glaucophyllum can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

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-17804796: 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.
Klaus Kubitzki (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kubitzki' in the authors string.
Hans Georg Richter (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.G.Richt.' in the authors string.