Laurembergia minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
1250772
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Philcox
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Revis. Handb. Fl. Ceylon 13: 110 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250110
Common Names
- Laurembergia minor
- Laurembergia
- Minor
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Laurembergia minor (also called Dwarf Laurembergia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has an upright habit and produces small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, usually in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Laurembergia minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Laurembergia minor is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Laurembergia minor is an evergreen shrub native to India. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Laurembergia minor
Laurembergia minor is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found growing in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.
Laurembergia minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laurembergia minor?
Laurembergia minor
What is the common name of Laurembergia minor?
Small Laurembergia
What is the natural habitat of Laurembergia minor?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in moist, shady places, such as in forests, on rocks, and in ravines.
Species in the Laurembergia genus
Species in the Haloragaceae family
Glischrocaryon angustifolium, Glischrocaryon aureum, Glischrocaryon behrii, Glischrocaryon flavescens, Glischrocaryon roei, Glischrocaryon glandulosum, Glischrocaryon monospermum, Glischrocaryon gibsonii, Glischrocaryon racemosum, Glischrocaryon baeuerlenii, Glischrocaryon lucasii, Gonocarpus acanthocarpus, Gonocarpus aggregatus, Gonocarpus benthamii, Gonocarpus chinensis, Gonocarpus confertifolius, Gonocarpus cordiger, Gonocarpus diffusus, Gonocarpus effusus, Gonocarpus elatus, Gonocarpus ephemerus, Gonocarpus eremophilus, Gonocarpus ericifolius, Gonocarpus halconensis, Gonocarpus hirtus, Gonocarpus hispidus, Gonocarpus humilis, Gonocarpus implexus, Gonocarpus incanus, Gonocarpus intricatus, Gonocarpus leptothecus, Gonocarpus longifolius, Gonocarpus mezianus, Gonocarpus micranthus, Gonocarpus montanus, Gonocarpus nodulosus, Gonocarpus oreophilus, Gonocarpus paniculatus, Gonocarpus philippinensis, Gonocarpus pithyoides, Gonocarpus pusillus, Gonocarpus pycnostachyus, Gonocarpus rudis, Gonocarpus salsoloides, Gonocarpus sanguineus, Gonocarpus scordioides, Gonocarpus serpyllifolius, Gonocarpus simplex, Gonocarpus tetragynus, Gonocarpus teucrioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50153506: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
David Philcox (1926-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philcox' in the authors string.