Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
laevis
ID:
378672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 1: 93 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378004



Common Names

  • Mitrasacme laevis
  • Laevis Mitrasacme
  • Mitrasacme laevis Plant


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Description

Mitrasacme laevis (also called 'Smooth Mitrasacme', among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, bipinnate leaves and small, pink flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mitrasacme laevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mitrasacme laevis are white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitrasacme laevis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Mitrasacme laevis

Mitrasacme laevis can be found in Australia and New Zealand.

Mitrasacme laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitrasacme laevis?

Mitrasacme laevis

What is the common name of Mitrasacme laevis?

Smooth Mitrasacme

What is the family of Mitrasacme laevis?

Fabaceae

Species in the Mitrasacme genus

Mitrasacme troglodytica, Mitrasacme subvolubilis, Mitrasacme pilosa, Mitrasacme prolifera, Mitrasacme neldneri, Mitrasacme paludosa, Mitrasacme nudicaulis, Mitrasacme polymorpha, Mitrasacme oasena, Mitrasacme patens, Mitrasacme phascoides, Mitrasacme nummularia, Mitrasacme setosa, Mitrasacme retroloba, Mitrasacme saxatilis, Mitrasacme scopata, Mitrasacme scrithicola, Mitrasacme serpyllifolia, Mitrasacme neglecta, Mitrasacme squamigera, Mitrasacme stellata, Mitrasacme secedens, Mitrasacme epigaea, Mitrasacme clarksonii, Mitrasacme nidulifera, Mitrasacme connata, Mitrasacme ambigua, Mitrasacme aggregata, Mitrasacme alsinoides, Mitrasacme erophila, Mitrasacme bogoriensis, Mitrasacme brachystemonea, Mitrasacme albomarginata, Mitrasacme elata, Mitrasacme laricifolia, Mitrasacme latiflora, Mitrasacme laxiceps, Mitrasacme kenneallyi, Mitrasacme maritima, Mitrasacme micrantha, Mitrasacme multicaulis, Mitrasacme gentianea, Mitrasacme exserta, Mitrasacme floribunda, Mitrasacme foliosa, Mitrasacme galbina, Mitrasacme laevis, Mitrasacme geniculosa, Mitrasacme glaucescens, Mitrasacme graminea,

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,