Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 4: 176 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221900
Common Names
- Paraensis Ladenbergia
- Ladenbergia Paraensis
- Para Ladenbergia
Description
Ladenbergia paraensis (also called Para ladenbergia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest and is found in moist, lowland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ladenbergia paraensis has a variety of uses, including as an ornamental plant, as a food source, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in traditional medicine, as a dye, and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ladenbergia paraensis are white or cream-colored and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ladenbergia paraensis can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Ladenbergia paraensis
Ladenbergia paraensis is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It is found in lowland rainforests at elevations of 0-300 m.
Ladenbergia paraensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ladenbergia paraensis?
Ladenbergia paraensis
What is the common name of Ladenbergia paraensis?
Para Ladenbergia
What is the natural habitat of Ladenbergia paraensis?
Forests and scrublands
Species in the Ladenbergia genus
Ladenbergia acutifolia,
Ladenbergia amazonensis,
Ladenbergia brenesii,
Ladenbergia bullata,
Ladenbergia buntingii,
Ladenbergia carua,
Ladenbergia chapadensis,
Ladenbergia cujabensis,
Ladenbergia discolor,
Ladenbergia dwyeri,
Ladenbergia epiphytica,
Ladenbergia ferruginea,
Ladenbergia graciliflora,
Ladenbergia heterophylla,
Ladenbergia hexandra,
Ladenbergia klugii,
Ladenbergia lambertiana,
Ladenbergia laurifolia,
Ladenbergia lehmanniana,
Ladenbergia macrocarpa,
Ladenbergia magdalenae,
Ladenbergia moritziana,
Ladenbergia muzonensis,
Ladenbergia nubigena,
Ladenbergia oblongifolia,
Ladenbergia obovata,
Ladenbergia paraensis,
Ladenbergia pauciflora,
Ladenbergia pavonii,
Ladenbergia pittieri,
Ladenbergia riveroana,
Ladenbergia rubiginosa,
Ladenbergia stenocarpa,
Ladenbergia undata,
Ladenbergia franciscana,
Ladenbergia shawistigma,
Ladenbergia siranensis,
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,