Rhyncholacis varians - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
varians
ID:
1100221
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce ex Wedd.
Source:
tro
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 17: 56 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001099559
Common Names
- Rhyncholacis
- Varians
- Variable Lacis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhyncholacis varians (also called Variable Rhyncholacis, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It has a pyramidal shape and its leaves are leathery, glossy, and dark green. It prefers moist, well-drained soils with full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Rhyncholacis varians is used for timber, paper, and fuel. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rhyncholacis varians var. tricholoba Spruce ex Wedd.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rhyncholacis varians are small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhyncholacis varians is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is fairly drought tolerant and prefers full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Rhyncholacis varians
Rhyncholacis varians is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Rhyncholacis genus
Rhyncholacis penicillata, Rhyncholacis minima, Rhyncholacis flagellifolia, Rhyncholacis hydrocichorium, Rhyncholacis nitelloides, Rhyncholacis oligandra, Rhyncholacis divaricata, Rhyncholacis applanata, Rhyncholacis carinata, Rhyncholacis coronata, Rhyncholacis crassipes, Rhyncholacis varians, Rhyncholacis palmettifolia, Rhyncholacis macrocarpa, Rhyncholacis apiculata, Rhyncholacis jenmanii, Rhyncholacis brassicifolia, Rhyncholacis brevistamina, Rhyncholacis cristata, Rhyncholacis dentata, Rhyncholacis guyanensis, Rhyncholacis linearis, Rhyncholacis squamosa, Rhyncholacis clavigera,
Species in the Podostemaceae family
Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25700008: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.