Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
speciosa
ID:
367913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 1730 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367245

Common Names

  • Loxanthera speciosa
  • Showy Loxanthera
  • Showy Loxanthera Grass

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus loxantherus DC. [unknown]
  • Loranthus loxa-beccarii Boerl. [unknown]
  • Loxanthera beccarii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Loxanthera loxanthera (DC.) Danser [unknown]
  • Loxanthera lampongus Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Loxanthera speciosa (also called Showy Loxanthera, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Australia. It has linear leaves and white flowers. It grows in sandy or loamy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Loxanthera speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Loxanthera speciosa has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loxanthera speciosa is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a spreading habit. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Loxanthera speciosa

Loxanthera speciosa is native to South America and can be found in wet, marshy areas.

Loxanthera speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loxanthera speciosa?

Loxanthera speciosa

What is the common name of Loxanthera speciosa?

Showy Loxanthera

What is the natural habitat of Loxanthera speciosa?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia

Species in the Loxanthera genus

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,