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
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.
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?
Helinus lanceolatus
What is the common name of Helinus lanceolatus?
Helinus lanceolatus
What is the family of Helinus lanceolatus?
Asteraceae
Species in the Helinus genus
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,