Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
1320547

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Díaz & Rodr.-Cabeza) S.Díaz & Rodr.-Cabeza

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 35(137): 422 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333001



Common Names

  • Coespeletia laxiflora
  • Laxiflora Coespeletia
  • Coespeletia


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Description

Coespeletia laxiflora (also called Lax-flowered Coespeletia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has pinnately compound leaves, and its flowers are yellow. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela, and is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Coespeletia laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coespeletia laxiflora has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, brown and slightly flattened. Its seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coespeletia laxiflora is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early fall and rooted in a sandy soil mixture. The plant should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Coespeletia laxiflora

Coespeletia laxiflora can be found in the Andes mountains in Colombia.

Coespeletia laxiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coespeletia laxiflora?

Coespeletia laxiflora

What is the common name of Coespeletia laxiflora?

Mistletoe

What type of plant is Coespeletia laxiflora?

Parasitic plant

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

Betsy Viviana Rodríguez-Cabeza (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodr.-Cabeza' in the authors string.
Santiago Díaz Piedrahita (1944-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Díaz' in the authors string.