Status:
valid
Authors:
Lag.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl. : 14 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683135
Common Names
- Lapiedra martinezii
- Martinez's Lapiedra
- Martinez's Lapiedra Tree
Synonyms
- Lapiedra placiana Herb. [unknown]
- Crinum martinezii Spreng. [unknown]
Description
Lapiedra martinezii (also called Martinez's Lapiedra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and ovate leaves. It grows in forests, scrub, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lapiedra martinezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lapiedra martinezii is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lapiedra martinezii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several pieces, each with at least one growing point. The pieces should then be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Lapiedra martinezii
Lapiedra martinezii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Lapiedra martinezii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lapiedra martinezii?
Lapiedra martinezii
What is the family of Lapiedra martinezii?
Theaceae
Where is Lapiedra martinezii native to?
Mexico
Species in the Lapiedra genus
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Allium abramsii,
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Allium afghanicum,
Allium aflatunense,
Allium agrigentinum,
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Allium alaicum,
Allium albiflorum,
Allium albotunicatum,
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Allium alexandrae,
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Allium alibile,
Allium alpinarii,
Allium altaicum,
Allium altissimum,
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Allium anceps,
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