Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
lasiandra
ID:
522265

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Juss.) W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 174 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521597



Common Names

  • Lasiandra Mystery Plant
  • Lasiandra Enigma Plant
  • Lasiandra Enigmatanthera


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Synonyms

  • Banisteria coriacea G.Don ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia lasiandra Nied. [unknown]
  • Hiraea lasiandra A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys mogoriifolia lasiandra (A.Juss.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Hiraea nitens S.Moore [unknown]
  • Mascagnia nitens Nied. [unknown]

Description

Aenigmatanthera lasiandra (also called Lasiandra Aenigmatanthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Aenigmatanthera lasiandra is an ornamental plant used in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover and in rock gardens. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought-tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aenigmatanthera lasiandra has small, white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in umbels in the summer. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with pointed, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aenigmatanthera lasiandra is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Aenigmatanthera lasiandra

Aenigmatanthera lasiandra can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Aenigmatanthera lasiandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aenigmatanthera lasiandra?

Aenigmatanthera lasiandra

What is the common name of Aenigmatanthera lasiandra?

Lasiandra Aenigmatanthera

What is the growth habit of Aenigmatanthera lasiandra?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a clumping habit.

Species in the Aenigmatanthera genus

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2623525: Based on the initial data import
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu (1797-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Juss.' in the authors string.