Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
arida
ID:
689067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Keighery

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 45: 491 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688400



Common Names

  • Laxmannia arida
  • Arid Laxmannia
  • Arid Woodrush


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Description

Laxmannia arida (also called Arid Laxman, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India. It is a perennial herb with a rosette of succulent leaves that are up to 5 cm long. The flowers are white and bell-shaped, and measure up to 1 cm in diameter. It is found in dry, open grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Laxmannia arida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used for making decorations and for medicinal purposes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Laxmannia arida has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two or three leaves that are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laxmannia arida is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Laxmannia arida

Laxmannia arida can be found in the tropical forests of India.

Laxmannia arida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laxmannia arida?

Laxmannia arida

What is the common name of Laxmannia arida?

Arid laxmannia

What is the natural habitat of Laxmannia arida?

Grasslands

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

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