Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pendulus
ID:
456666

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(3): 44 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455998



Common Names

  • Lagenocarpus Pendulus
  • Pendulus Orchid
  • Pendulus Lipstick Orchid


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Description

Lagenocarpus pendulus (also called pendulous sea-purslane, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in rocky areas near the coast. It is a small, succulent plant, growing up to 10 cm tall, with a thick, fleshy stem and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lagenocarpus pendulus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a windbreak and shelterbelt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lagenocarpus pendulus has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagenocarpus pendulus is a tropical tree native to the humid forests of Central and South America. It is a fast-growing species that can reach heights of up to 25 meters. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Lagenocarpus pendulus

Lagenocarpus pendulus can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Lagenocarpus pendulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lagenocarpus pendulus?

Lagenocarpus pendulus

What is the common name of Lagenocarpus pendulus?

Pendulous Lagenocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Lagenocarpus pendulus?

Tropical rainforests

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

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:134876-2: 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].