Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pusillus
ID:
365423

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eckl. ex Cham.) E.Mey.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Comm. Pl. Afr. Austr. : 186 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000364755



Common Names

  • Lagenias Pusillus
  • Pusillus Lagenias
  • Pusillus


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Description

Lagenias pusillus (also called Dwarf Lagenias, Dwarf Spurge, and Dwarf Garden Croton, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It has small, glossy leaves with yellow, orange, and red variegations.

Uses & Benefits

Lagenias pusillus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lagenias pusillus is a white to pinkish-white, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagenias pusillus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant will need regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Lagenias pusillus

Lagenias pusillus is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Lagenias pusillus FAQ

What is the common name of Lagenias pusillus?

Dwarf Lagenias

What is the scientific name of Dwarf Lagenias?

Lagenias pusillus

What is the habitat of Dwarf Lagenias?

It is found in moist, acidic soils in coniferous and deciduous forests, bogs, and rocky slopes

Species in the Lagenias genus

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,