Laxmannia compacta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compacta
ID:
687737
Status:
valid
Authors:
Conran & P.I.Forst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 248 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687070
Common Names
- Laxmannia Compacta
- Compacta Laxmannia
- Laxmannia
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Laxmannia compacta (also called the Compact Laxmannia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in fynbos and renosterveld vegetation.
Uses & Benefits
Laxmannia compacta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Laxmannia compacta has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Laxmannia compacta is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Laxmannia compacta
Laxmannia compacta can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Laxmannia compacta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laxmannia compacta?
Laxmannia compacta
What type of plant is Laxmannia compacta?
Cactus
What is the natural habitat of Laxmannia compacta?
Mexico
Species in the Laxmannia genus
Laxmannia arborea, Laxmannia morrisii, Laxmannia grandiflora, Laxmannia gracilis, Laxmannia brachyphylla, Laxmannia minor, Laxmannia squarrosa, Laxmannia sessiliflora, Laxmannia ramosa, Laxmannia paleacea, Laxmannia compacta, Laxmannia orientalis, Laxmannia omnifertilis, Laxmannia jamesii, Laxmannia arida,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-280920: Based on the initial data import
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.
John Godfrey Conran (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conran' in the authors string.