Status:
valid
Authors:
Beauverd
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 7: 246 (1915 publ. 1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086962
Common Names
- Luxemburgia glazoviana
- Glazov Luxemburgia
- Glazov Luxemburge
Description
Luxemburgia glazoviana (also called Glazov's 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 glazoviana 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 glazoviana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Luxemburgia glazoviana 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 glazoviana
Luxemburgia glazoviana can be found in moist, sandy soils in Russia.
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