Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) B.-E.van Wyk
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Taxon 48: 744 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250791
Common Names
- Pseudocarum
- Laxiflorum Pseudocarum
- Loose-flowered Pseudocarum
Description
Pseudocarum laxiflorum (also called Lax-flowered Pseudocarum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its white flowers with yellow veins and lax inflorescence. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudocarum laxiflorum is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudocarum laxiflorum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudocarum laxiflorum is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining potting mix and kept moist. The plant prefers full sun and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Pseudocarum laxiflorum
Pseudocarum laxiflorum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.
Pseudocarum laxiflorum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Pseudocarum laxiflorum?
Pseudocarum laxiflorum is found in tropical forests in South America.
What type of soil does Pseudocarum laxiflorum prefer?
Pseudocarum laxiflorum prefers moist, well-drained soil.
How often should Pseudocarum laxiflorum be watered?
Pseudocarum laxiflorum should be watered twice a week.
Species in the Pseudocarum genus
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,