Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
430578

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) D.R.Hunt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 331 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429910



Common Names

  • Gibasoides laxiflora
  • Laxiflora Gibasoides
  • Laxiflora


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Synonyms

  • Descantaria laxiflora G.Brückn. [unknown]
  • Tradescantia laxiflora C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Gibasoides laxiflora (also called Laxiflora Gibasoides, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gibasoides laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gibasoides laxiflora is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gibasoides laxiflora is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Division should be done in spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Gibasoides laxiflora

Gibasoides laxiflora can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Gibasoides laxiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gibasoides laxiflora?

Gibasoides laxiflora

What are the common names of Gibasoides laxiflora?

Laxiflora False Palm, False Palm

What is the natural habitat of Gibasoides laxiflora?

Gibasoides laxiflora is native to Mexico

Species in the Gibasoides genus

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-246995: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.