Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Sketch Veg. Swan R. : lvi (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686633
Common Names
- Squarrose Laxmannia
- Laxmannia Squarrosa
- Squarrosa Laxmannia
Description
Laxmannia squarrosa (also called Laxmannia squarrosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to East Asia, and is found in dry meadows, steppes, and rocky areas. It grows to a height of up to 30 cm, and has yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Laxmannia squarrosa is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Laxmannia squarrosa is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Laxmannia squarrosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in temperate climates. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating from division, the plant should be divided into smaller sections and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The divisions should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Laxmannia squarrosa
Laxmannia squarrosa is native to the Himalayas in India and Nepal.
Laxmannia squarrosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laxmannia squarrosa?
Laxmannia squarrosa
What is the common name of Laxmannia squarrosa?
No common name
Where is Laxmannia squarrosa found?
It is found in Tajikistan
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,