Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxum
ID:
88413

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 16: 418 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087742



Common Names

  • Lax Clibadium
  • Lax Daisy
  • Clibadium Daisy


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Description

Clibadium laxum (also called 'Lax Clibadium', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean. It has a single stem with alternate, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils, and in open areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Clibadium laxum has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of digestive disorders and as an anti-inflammatory. It has also been used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clibadium laxum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clibadium laxum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Clibadium laxum

Clibadium laxum is native to Central America and can be found in wet forests.

Clibadium laxum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clibadium laxum?

Clibadium laxum

What is the common name of Clibadium laxum?

Lax clibadium

What type of plant is Clibadium laxum?

Perennial herb

Species in the Clibadium genus

Clibadium sprucei, Clibadium erosum, Clibadium leptophyllum, Clibadium sodiroi, Clibadium glabrescens, Clibadium micranthum, Clibadium pastazense, Clibadium microcephalum, Clibadium remotiflorum, Clibadium arriagadae, Clibadium pentaneuron, Clibadium harlingii, Clibadium peruvianum, Clibadium glomeratum, Clibadium manabiense, Clibadium subsessilifolium, Clibadium acuminatum, Clibadium peruvianum, Clibadium armanii, Clibadium grandifolium, Clibadium eggersii, Clibadium congestum, Clibadium leiocarpum, Clibadium trianae, Clibadium rhytidophyllum, Clibadium armanii, Clibadium arboreum, Clibadium surinamense, Clibadium sodiroi, Clibadium pileorubrum, Clibadium laxum, Clibadium sessile, Clibadium frontinoense, Clibadium anceps, Clibadium divaricatum, Clibadium cordatum, Clibadium websteri, Clibadium terebinthinaceum, Clibadium sylvestre, Clibadium zarucchii, Clibadium scandens,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-44089: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.