Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
407890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 30(1): 402 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407222



Common Names

  • Turritis laxa
  • Loose Turritis
  • Loose Tower Mustard


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Synonyms

  • Arabis cordata Boiss. [unknown]
  • Arabis cremocarpa Boiss. & Balansa [unknown]
  • Arabis laxa Sm. [unknown]
  • Erysimum laxum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Arabis laxa Sibth. & Sm. [unknown]

Description

Turritis laxa (also called Laxa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, sandy soils in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Turritis laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Turritis laxa has small, white flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turritis laxa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It is drought tolerant once established and can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Turritis laxa

Turritis laxa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Turritis laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turritis laxa?

Turritis laxa

What is the common name of Turritis laxa?

Laxa Violet

What is the natural habitat of Turritis laxa?

Tropical forests of South America

Species in the Turritis genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References