Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
laxiflorus
ID:
231259

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Levin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 5: 291 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230590



Common Names

  • Lophanthus laxiflorus
  • Laxiflorus Orchid
  • Lophanthus


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Synonyms

  • Lophanthus scabridifolius (Stapf) Levin [unknown]
  • Nepeta laxiflora Benth. [unknown]
  • Nepeta scabridifolia Stapf [unknown]
  • Glechoma laxiflora Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Lophanthus laxiflorus (also called Laxiflorus Lophanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lophanthus laxiflorus is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It has also been used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, colds, and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Lophanthus laxiflorus flower is a small, yellow, fragrant flower with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophanthus laxiflorus is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Caucasus region of Russia and is found in moist meadows and open woods. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Lophanthus laxiflorus

Lophanthus laxiflorus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Lophanthus laxiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophanthus laxiflorus?

Lophanthus laxiflorus

What is the common name of Lophanthus laxiflorus?

Laxiflorus Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Lophanthus laxiflorus?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-115121: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ernst Ivar Levin (b.1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levin' in the authors string.