Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Robson
Source:
tro
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 39: 35 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292628
Common Names
- Cassinoides Lydenburgia
- Lydenburgia cassinoides
- Cassinoides Lydenburgia Plant
Description
Lydenburgia cassinoides (also called Lydenburg lydenburgia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to Mexico, where it grows in dry forest and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lydenburgia cassinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lydenburgia cassinoides has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lydenburgia cassinoides is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining potting soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, it is best to take semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer or early fall and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Lydenburgia cassinoides
Lydenburgia cassinoides is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.
Lydenburgia cassinoides FAQ
What is the growth rate of Lydenburgia cassinoides?
Lydenburgia cassinoides is a slow-growing plant.
What is the soil type of Lydenburgia cassinoides?
Lydenburgia cassinoides prefers sandy, well-drained soils.
What is the light requirement of Lydenburgia cassinoides?
Lydenburgia cassinoides prefers full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Lydenburgia genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,