Palisota laxiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
489388
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 8: 30 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000488720
Common Names
- Palisota Laxiflora
- Loose-Flowered Palisota
- Loose-Flowered Palisota
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Palisota laxiflora (also called 'Laxiflora' and 'Laxiflora Palisota', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Palisota laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and containers, and its leaves are used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Palisota laxiflora is yellow and has a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Palisota laxiflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is generally pest and disease free.
Where to Find Palisota laxiflora
Palisota laxiflora is native to West Africa and can be found in Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.
Palisota laxiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palisota laxiflora?
Palisota laxiflora
What type of plant is Palisota laxiflora?
It is a shrub
Where is Palisota laxiflora found?
It is found in Africa
Species in the Palisota genus
Palisota alopecurus, Palisota ambigua, Palisota barteri, Palisota bogneri, Palisota brachythyrsa, Palisota bracteosa, Palisota flagelliflora, Palisota gracilior, Palisota hirsuta, Palisota lagopus, Palisota laurentii, Palisota laxiflora, Palisota mannii, Palisota myriantha, Palisota orientalis, Palisota pedicellata, Palisota preussiana, Palisota pynaertii, Palisota satabiei, Palisota schweinfurthii, Palisota thollonii, Palisota waibelii, Palisota barteri, Palisota preussiana,
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-257306: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.