Cephalocarpus erectolaxus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erectolaxus
ID:
1545247
Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.Koyama & Maguire) S.M.Costa
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 483: 224 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026008
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalocarpus erectolaxus (also called Erectolaxus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves that are green to yellow in color and grow in a rosette pattern. The plant is found in moist, tropical forests and is shade-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalocarpus erectolaxus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalocarpus erectolaxus has small yellow flowers that are cup-shaped and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalocarpus erectolaxus is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Cephalocarpus erectolaxus
Cephalocarpus erectolaxus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Cephalocarpus erectolaxus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalocarpus erectolaxus?
Cephalocarpus erectolaxus
What is the family of Cephalocarpus erectolaxus?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Cephalocarpus erectolaxus?
Erect Laxus
Species in the Cephalocarpus genus
Cephalocarpus confertus, Cephalocarpus dracaenula, Cephalocarpus obovoideus, Cephalocarpus rigidus, Cephalocarpus glabra, Cephalocarpus neblinensis, Cephalocarpus maguireanus, Cephalocarpus vareschii, Cephalocarpus recurviglumis, Cephalocarpus montanus, Cephalocarpus longifolius, Cephalocarpus flexifolium, Cephalocarpus erectolaxus, Cephalocarpus duidae, Cephalocarpus distichus, Cephalocarpus diffusus, Cephalocarpus debilis, Cephalocarpus angustus, Cephalocarpus ptariensis, Cephalocarpus insolitus,
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77215815-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].