Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
helmsii
ID:
444161

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell. & Tate) Lander

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 5: 252 (1984 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443493



Common Names

  • Lawrencia helmsii
  • Helms' Lawrencia
  • Willow Primrose


Searching for Lawrencia helmsii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Selenothamnus helmsii (F.Muell. & Tate) Melville [unknown]

Description

Lawrencia helmsii (also called 'Helms' 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 helmsii 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 helmsii 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.

Searching for Lawrencia helmsii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Lawrencia helmsii 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 helmsii

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

Lawrencia helmsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lawrencia helmsii?

Lawrencia helmsii

What type of plant is Lawrencia helmsii?

A flowering plant

Where can Lawrencia helmsii 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.
Ralph Tate (1840-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tate' in the authors string.
Nicholas Lander (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lander' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:915188-1: Based on the initial data import