Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
laxum
ID:
624779

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 27: 169 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624111



Common Names

  • Coulterophytum laxum
  • Laxum Coulterophytum
  • Coulterophytum Laxum


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Description

Coulterophytum laxum (also called Lax Coulterophytum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer months. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Coulterophytum laxum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coulterophytum laxum is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are long and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coulterophytum laxum is a succulent native to South Africa. It is best grown in a warm, dry environment with bright, direct light. Propagation is done through stem cuttings or by seed. The seeds need to be sown on a well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of 70-85°F (21-29°C) for germination.

Where to Find Coulterophytum laxum

Coulterophytum laxum is native to India and can be found in tropical forests.

Coulterophytum laxum FAQ

What is the common name of Coulterophytum laxum?

Lax Coulterophytum

What is the scientific name of Lax Coulterophytum?

Coulterophytum laxum

What is the natural habitat of Lax Coulterophytum?

It is native to Africa and can be found in dry savannas and woodlands

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

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