Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
444163

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Melville

Source:
ksu

Year:
1966

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443495



Common Names

  • Lawrencia diffusa
  • Diffuse Lawrencia
  • Willow Primrose


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Synonyms

  • Plagianthus diffusus Benth. [unknown]

Description

Lawrencia diffusa (also called Diffuse Lawrencia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and is native to the tropical regions of Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lawrencia diffusa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as a food flavoring and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lawrencia diffusa has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lawrencia diffusa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It is best to propagate in spring or summer.

Where to Find Lawrencia diffusa

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

Lawrencia diffusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lawrencia diffusa?

Lawrencia diffusa

What type of plant is Lawrencia diffusa?

A flowering plant

Where can Lawrencia diffusa 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' 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:561283-1: Based on the initial data import