Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
laxa
ID:
363380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cherm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 69: 723 (1922 publ. 1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362712



Common Names

  • Costularia Laxa
  • Laxa Costularia
  • Costularia of Laxa


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Description

Costularia laxa (also called Lax Costularia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an annual plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall, with narrow leaves and white or pink flowers. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Costularia laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Costularia laxa is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Costularia laxa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Costularia laxa

Costularia laxa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Portugal, Spain, Morocco, and Algeria.

Costularia laxa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Costularia laxa?

Costularia laxa is native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

What is the flower color of Costularia laxa?

The flowers of Costularia laxa are yellow or white.

What is the size of Costularia laxa?

Costularia laxa is a small shrub, growing to a height of up to 1 m.

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

Henri Chermezon (1885-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cherm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303593-1: 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].