Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
schismatica
ID:
772018

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Martínez & Ramos

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 130 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000771351

Common Names

  • Lacandonia Schismatica
  • Lacandonia
  • Schismatica

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Description

Lacandonia schismatica (also called 'Lacandonia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lacandonia schismatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lacandonia schismatica has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lacandonia schismatica is a perennial succulent that can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Lacandonia schismatica

Lacandonia schismatica can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Lacandonia schismatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lacandonia schismatica?

Lacandonia schismatica

What is the common name of Lacandonia schismatica?

Lacandonia

What is the natural habitat of Lacandonia schismatica?

Moist forests and thickets

Species in the Lacandonia genus

Species in the Triuridaceae family

Kihansia lovettii, Kihansia jengiensis, Kupea martinetugei, Kupea jonii, Lacandonia schismatica, Lacandonia brasiliana, Peltophyllum caudatum, Peltophyllum luteum, Sciaphila oligantha, Sciaphila polygyna, Sciaphila wariana, Sciaphila nana, Sciaphila densiflora, Sciaphila megastyla, Sciaphila micranthera, Sciaphila multiflora, Sciaphila papillosa, Sciaphila janthina, Sciaphila khasiana, Sciaphila ledermannii, Sciaphila winkleri, Sciaphila tosaensis, Sciaphila secundiflora, Sciaphila purpurea, Sciaphila quadribullifera, Sciaphila ramosa, Sciaphila schwackeana, Sciaphila tenella, Sciaphila thaidanica, Sciaphila picta, Sciaphila rubra, Sciaphila aneitensis, Sciaphila arfakiana, Sciaphila consimilis, Sciaphila corallophyton, Sciaphila corniculata, Sciaphila corymbosa, Sciaphila albescens, Sciaphila africana, Sciaphila arcuata, Sciaphila stellata, Sciaphila jianfenglingensis, Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis, Sciaphila brevistyla, Sciaphila inouei, Sciaphila alba, Sciaphila yakushimensis, Sciaphila perrieri, Sciaphila mwanihanensis, Sciaphila madagascariensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-310022: Based on the initial data import
Esteban Martínez (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Martínez' in the authors string.
Clara Hilda Ramos (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ramos' in the authors string.