Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
laxiflorum
ID:
1264073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23: 1051 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263411



Common Names

  • Laxiflorum Heterocentron
  • Laxiflorum Heterocentron
  • Laxiflorum Heterocentron


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Description

Heterocentron laxiflorum (also called Loose-flowered Heterocentron, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It has large, glossy green leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is also drought-tolerant and can be found in dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heterocentron laxiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heterocentron laxiflorum has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterocentron laxiflorum is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Mexico. It is a slow-growing species that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers warm temperatures and can tolerate a wide range of pH levels. It can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist at all times.

Where to Find Heterocentron laxiflorum

Heterocentron laxiflorum can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

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