Lawrencia viridigrisea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lander
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 5: 233 (1984 publ. 1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443522
Common Names
- Lawrencia viridigrisea
- Green-grey Lawrencia
- Willow Primrose
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lawrencia viridigrisea (also called Green-gray 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 viridigrisea is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lawrencia viridigrisea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lawrencia viridigrisea 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 viridigrisea
Lawrencia viridigrisea is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Queensland and New South Wales.
Lawrencia viridigrisea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lawrencia viridigrisea?
Lawrencia viridigrisea
What type of plant is Lawrencia viridigrisea?
A flowering plant
Where can Lawrencia viridigrisea be found?
It is native to Australia
Species in the Lawrencia genus
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
Nicholas Lander (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lander' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906485-1: Based on the initial data import