Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
glazoviana
ID:
1087624

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


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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.

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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 Ochnaceae family

References