Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceata
ID:
504816

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tul.) Summerh.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 389 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504148

Common Names

  • Smythea lanceata
  • Lanceata Smythea
  • Lanceolate Smythea

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Description

Smythea lanceata (also called Lance-Leaved Smythea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It is characterized by its long, thin, green leaves and its small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Smythea lanceata is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Smythea lanceata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smythea lanceata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage flowering.

Where to Find Smythea lanceata

Smythea lanceata is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Smythea lanceata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smythea lanceata?

Smythea lanceata

What type of plant is Smythea lanceata?

It is a succulent species.

Where is Smythea lanceata found?

It is found in the Atacama Desert of Chile.

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,

References

Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:718892-1: Based on the initial data import