Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
laxiceps
ID:
378656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunlop

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 28: 314 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377988



Common Names

  • Mitrasacme laxiceps
  • Laxiceps Mitrasacme
  • Mitrasacme laxiceps Plant


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Description

Mitrasacme laxiceps (also called Laxiceps Mitrasacme, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and leathery foliage. It is native to Australia and is found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mitrasacme laxiceps 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 laxiceps 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 laxiceps is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Mitrasacme laxiceps

Mitrasacme laxiceps can be found in Australia and New Zealand.

Mitrasacme laxiceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitrasacme laxiceps?

Mitrasacme laxiceps

What is the family of Mitrasacme laxiceps?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Mitrasacme laxiceps?

Lax-headed Nestflower

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,

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