Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
749295

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) A.V.Hall

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 1145 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748628



Common Names

  • Audouinia laxa
  • Laxa False Foxglove
  • Audouinia False Foxglove


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Description

Audouinia laxa (also called Lax Audouinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet and has small, white flowers with yellow centers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Audouinia laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Audouinia laxa has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Audouinia laxa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to China. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Audouinia laxa

Audouinia laxa is native to India.

Audouinia laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Audouinia laxa?

Audouinia laxa

What is the natural habitat of Audouinia laxa?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What are the common uses of Audouinia laxa?

Medicinal and ornamental purposes

Species in the Bruniaceae family

Audouinia capitata, Audouinia laxa, Audouinia laevis, Audouinia esterhuyseniae, Audouinia hispida, Berzelia abrotanoides, Berzelia alopecuroides, Berzelia arachnoidea, Berzelia burchellii, Berzelia commutata, Berzelia cordifolia, Berzelia dregeana, Berzelia ecklonii, Berzelia galpinii, Berzelia incurva, Berzelia intermedia, Berzelia lanuginosa, Berzelia rubra, Berzelia squarrosa, Berzelia albiflora, Berzelia stokoei, Berzelia alopecurioides, Brunia cordata, Brunia fragarioides, Brunia laevis, Brunia macrocephala, Brunia microphylla, Brunia neglecta, Brunia noduliflora, Brunia paleacea, Brunia phylicoides, Brunia squalida, Brunia villosa, Brunia virgata, Brunia palustris, Brunia compacta, Brunia barnardii, Brunia monostyla, Brunia africana, Brunia purpurea, Brunia pentandra, Brunia sphaerocephala, Brunia monogyna, Brunia powrieae, Brunia oblongifolia, Brunia pillansii, Brunia esterhuyseniae, Brunia trigyna, Brunia schlechteri, Brunia callunoides,

References

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Anthony Vincent Hall (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.V.Hall' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77114341-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.