Luxemburgia angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
1087621
Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 596 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086959
Common Names
- Luxemburgia angustifolia
- Narrow-leaved Luxemburgia
- Narrow-leaved Luxemburge
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Luxemburgia angustifolia (also called Narrow-Leaved Luxemburgia, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial native to South America. It has floating leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows best in full sun and shallow water.
Uses & Benefits
Luxemburgia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Luxemburgia angustifolia is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Luxemburgia angustifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Luxemburgia angustifolia
Luxemburgia angustifolia can be found in dry, sandy soils in India.
Species in the Luxemburgia genus
Luxemburgia ciliatibracteata, Luxemburgia speciosa, Luxemburgia hatschbachiana, Luxemburgia diciliata, Luxemburgia damazioana, Luxemburgia flexuosa, Luxemburgia corymbosa, Luxemburgia mysteriosa, Luxemburgia furnensis, Luxemburgia leitonii, Luxemburgia mogolensis, Luxemburgia angustifolia, Luxemburgia glazoviana, Luxemburgia octandra, Luxemburgia polyandra, Luxemburgia schwackeana, Luxemburgia nobilis, Luxemburgia bracteata, Luxemburgia ciliosa, Luxemburgia macedoi,
Species in the Ochnaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-22800033: Based on the initial data import
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.