Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolatus
ID:
718849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brand.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Forest Fl. N.W. India : 574 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718182

Common Names

  • Helinus lanceolatus
  • Lanceolatus Helinus
  • Helinus Lanceolatus

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Synonyms

  • Mystacinus lanceolatus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gouania lanceolata Wall. [unknown]

Description

Helinus lanceolatus (also called Helinus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry and wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Helinus lanceolatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make rope and baskets.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Helinus lanceolatus var. tomentella Bedd. ex Bhandari & Bhansali

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helinus lanceolatus is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helinus lanceolatus 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 healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the seedlings or cuttings have taken root.

Where to Find Helinus lanceolatus

Helinus lanceolatus is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Helinus lanceolatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helinus lanceolatus?

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Asteraceae

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,