Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxum
ID:
19437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Compton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 2: 165 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018766



Common Names

  • Corymbium laxum
  • Lax Corymbium
  • Lax Silverbush


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Description

Corymbium laxum (also called Lax Corymbium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Corymbium laxum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Corymbium laxum sub. laxum
Corymbium laxum sub. bolusii Weitz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corymbium laxum has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corymbium laxum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be divided in spring or fall to propagate.

Where to Find Corymbium laxum

Corymbium laxum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Canary Islands.

Corymbium laxum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corymbium laxum?

Corymbium laxum

What is the common name of Corymbium laxum?

Loose Corymbium

What type of plant is Corymbium laxum?

Perennial herb

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,

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