Lepisanthes amoena - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amoena
ID:
446907
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hassk.) Leenh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Blumea 17: 71 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000446239
Common Names
- Lovely Fig
- Lovely Fig Tree
- Lovely Fig Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepisanthes amoena (also called 'Amoena Vine', 'Amoena Tree', 'Amoena Palm' among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 10-15 feet and has long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small and yellow. It is found in tropical forests and along rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lepisanthes amoena is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic and for treating wounds. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepisanthes amoena has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepisanthes amoena is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Lepisanthes amoena
Lepisanthes amoena is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.
Lepisanthes amoena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepisanthes amoena?
Lepisanthes amoena
What is the family of Lepisanthes amoena?
Sapindaceae
Where is Lepisanthes amoena native to?
Australia
Species in the Lepisanthes genus
Lepisanthes falcata, Lepisanthes erecta, Lepisanthes divaricata, Lepisanthes dictyophylla, Lepisanthes membranifolia, Lepisanthes burmanica, Lepisanthes ferruginea, Lepisanthes kinabaluensis, Lepisanthes amoena, Lepisanthes mixta, Lepisanthes banaensis, Lepisanthes aphanococca, Lepisanthes amplifolia, Lepisanthes bengalan, Lepisanthes alata, Lepisanthes andamanica, Lepisanthes ramiflora, Lepisanthes simplicifolia, Lepisanthes senegalensis, Lepisanthes tetraphylla, Lepisanthes multijuga, Lepisanthes unilocularis, Lepisanthes sambiranensis, Lepisanthes perrieri, Lepisanthes chrysotricha, Lepisanthes fruticosa, Lepisanthes browniana, Lepisanthes hainanensis, Lepisanthes basicardia, Lepisanthes rubiginosa, Lepisanthes cauliflora, Lepisanthes oligophylla,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
Justus Carl Hasskarl (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassk.' in the authors string.
Pieter Willem Leenhouts (1926-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leenh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:783469-1: Based on the initial data import