Plant profile
Licaria cannella
Licaria cannella (Meisn.) Kosterm.
An evergreen outdoor tree with simple, glossy leaves. Grow it in a warm spot sheltered from frost, in soil that stays moist but drains well.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- Life form: tree. Woody stature with a defined main trunk.
- Climate
- Originating from equatorial or rainy tropical areas.
- Origin / area
- The origin or natural area of this plant is: Panama to S. Trop. America and Trinidad.
Basic care
- Watering
- In summer it may need water several times a week.
- Light
- Avoid midday sun pressed against the glass.
- Temperature
- Handles heat well if light and watering match.
- Humidity
- Dry air can crisp tips; raise humidity a little.
Pet toxicity
Ingestion may cause discomfort; block access for cats and dogs.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q107054716) — taxonomic data CC0
- POWO / WCVP (139921-2) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000364233) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).