Exostema lancifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi & Acuña
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 17: 28 (1971 publ. 1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966163
Common Names
- Lancifolium Bush
- Lancifolium Bush-honeysuckle
- Lancifolium Bush-honeysuckle-bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Exostema lancifolium (also called Lance-Leaved Exostema, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in mangrove forests, estuaries, and coastal areas. It has glossy, lanceolate-shaped leaves that are dark green in color and have a yellowish-green midrib.
Uses & Benefits
Exostema lancifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Exostema lancifolium var. lucidum (Borhidi & M.Fernández) BorhidiExostema lancifolium var. lancifolium
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Exostema lancifolium has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval leaf.
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Exostema lancifolium is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit. The seeds should be kept moist until germination, which can take up to three weeks.
Where to Find Exostema lancifolium
Exostema lancifolium is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Species in the Exostema genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-83556: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Julián Baldomero Acuña Galé (1900-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acuña' in the authors string.