Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
lychnifera
ID:
1065990

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grayum & N.Zamora

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Novon 1: 17 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065328

Common Names

  • Hernandia lychnifera
  • Lychniferous Hernandia
  • Hernandia

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Description

Hernandia lychnifera (also called Lychniferous Hernandia, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to Madagascar. It grows in open forests and shrublands at elevations of 500–1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Hernandia lychnifera is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hernandia lychnifera is a yellow, tubular corolla with five petals. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hernandia lychnifera is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed. It is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep it moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Hernandia lychnifera

Hernandia lychnifera can be found in tropical regions of Africa and Madagascar.

Species in the Hernandiaceae family

Gyrocarpus americanus, Gyrocarpus angustifolius, Gyrocarpus hababensis, Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius, Gyrocarpus mocinoi, Hernandia beninensis, Hernandia bivalvis, Hernandia catalpifolia, Hernandia cordigera, Hernandia cubensis, Hernandia didymantha, Hernandia drakeana, Hernandia guianensis, Hernandia jamaicensis, Hernandia moerenhoutiana, Hernandia nukuhivensis, Hernandia nymphaeifolia, Hernandia obovata, Hernandia olivacea, Hernandia papuana, Hernandia rostrata, Hernandia sonora, Hernandia stenura, Hernandia temarii, Hernandia hammelii, Hernandia voyroni, Hernandia mascarenensis, Hernandia lychnifera, Hernandia wendtii, Hernandia albiflora, Hernandia stokesii, Illigera cava, Illigera appendiculata, Illigera elegans, Illigera gammiei, Illigera megaptera, Illigera pentaphylla, Illigera pierrei, Illigera pulchra, Illigera thorelii, Illigera vespertilio, Illigera villosa, Illigera madagascariensis, Illigera orbiculata, Illigera cordata, Illigera nervosa, Illigera grandiflora, Illigera rhodantha, Illigera glabra, Illigera pseudoparviflora,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-15300034: Based on the initial data import
Nelson A. Zamora (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Zamora' in the authors string.
Michael Howard Grayum (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grayum' in the authors string.