Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
laxa
ID:
1294173

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Notes Mesembryanthemum 2: 11. 1928.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293511





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Description

Leipoldtia laxa (also called 'Klapperboom', 'Limpompo', and 'Klapperbossie', among many other common names) is a succulent shrub with grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Northern Cape Province of South Africa and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leipoldtia laxa is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens, and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leipoldtia laxa is a small, white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leipoldtia laxa is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from a healthy stem and allow it to dry for a few days. Then, place the cutting in a pot filled with well-draining soil and water it lightly. The cutting should take root within a few weeks. Leipoldtia laxa should be grown in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Water the plant when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Leipoldtia laxa

Leipoldtia laxa is found in the Western Cape of South Africa.

Leipoldtia laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leipoldtia laxa?

Leipoldtia laxa

What is the common name of Leipoldtia laxa?

None

What is the natural habitat of Leipoldtia laxa?

Deserts of Namibia and South Africa

Species in the Aizoaceae family