Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
berthae
ID:
444159

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Melville

Source:
ksu

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 514 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443491



Common Names

  • Lawrencia berthae
  • Buchanan's Lawrencia
  • Willow Primrose


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Synonyms

  • Plagianthus berthae F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Sida berthae F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Lawrencia berthae (also called 'Bertha's Lawrencia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Africa. It has long, thin, green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, tropical climates, usually in wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lawrencia berthae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lawrencia berthae has small, white flowers that produce small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and green, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lawrencia berthae is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into their permanent positions in early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Lawrencia berthae

Lawrencia berthae is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Queensland and New South Wales.

Lawrencia berthae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lawrencia berthae?

Lawrencia berthae

What type of plant is Lawrencia berthae?

A flowering plant

Where can Lawrencia berthae be found?

It is native to Australia

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Ronald Melville (1903-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melville' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:561281-1: Based on the initial data import