Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
390878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 34 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390210



Common Names

  • Laxiflora Olax
  • Laxiflora Olax Tree
  • Laxiflora Olax Plant


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Description

Olax laxiflora (also called Loose-flowered Olax, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa and Asia. It is found in forests, thickets, and grasslands, and grows to a height of 1-2 meters. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow or yellowish-white.

Uses & Benefits

Olax laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Olax laxiflora has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a three-lobed stigma. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are long and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Olax laxiflora is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize regularly to encourage growth.

Where to Find Olax laxiflora

Olax laxiflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia.

Olax laxiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Olax laxiflora?

Olax laxiflora

What is the common name of Olax laxiflora?

Loose-flowered Olax

What is the natural habitat of Olax laxiflora?

Tropical moist forests

Species in the Olax genus

Olax zeylanica, Olax wildemanii, Olax pendula, Olax obtusifolia, Olax obcordata, Olax mannii, Olax macrophylla, Olax laxiflora, Olax latifolia, Olax triplinervia, Olax subscorpioidea, Olax stricta, Olax spartea, Olax phyllanthi, Olax retusa, Olax scalariformis, Olax scandens, Olax angulata, Olax lanceolata, Olax aphylla, Olax hypoleuca, Olax gossweileri, Olax gambecola, Olax angustifolia, Olax benthamiana, Olax aschersoniana, Olax aurantia, Olax dissitiflora, Olax capuronii, Olax antsiranensis, Olax mayottensis, Olax emirnensis, Olax psittacorum, Olax thouarsii, Olax staudtii, Olax pentandra, Olax austro-sinensis, Olax acuminata, Olax gardneriana, Olax pauciflora, Olax imbricata, Olax madagascariensis, Olax nana, Olax redmondii, Olax inopiflora, Olax singularis, Olax candida, Olax cyanocarpa, Olax egleri, Olax guianensis,

Species in the Olacaceae family

Anacolosa casearioides, Anacolosa cauliflora, Anacolosa clarkii, Anacolosa crassipes, Anacolosa densiflora, Anacolosa frutescens, Anacolosa glochidiiformis, Anacolosa griffithii, Anacolosa ilicoides, Anacolosa insularis, Anacolosa lutea, Anacolosa papuana, Anacolosa pervilleana, Anacolosa poilanei, Anacolosa uncifera, Aptandra caudata, Aptandra liriosmoides, Aptandra tubicina, Aptandra zenkeri, Brachynema axillare, Brachynema ramiflorum, Cathedra acuminata, Cathedra bahiensis, Cathedra grandiflora, Cathedra paraensis, Cathedra rubricaulis, Chaunochiton angustifolium, Chaunochiton kappleri, Chaunochiton loranthoides, Coula edulis, Curupira tefeensis, Diogoa retivenia, Diogoa zenkeri, Douradoa consimilis, Engomegoma gordonii, Erythropalum scandens, Harmandia mekongensis, Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria amazonica, Heisteria asplundii, Heisteria barbata, Heisteria blanchetiana, Heisteria citrifolia, Heisteria coccinea, Heisteria concinna, Heisteria costaricensis, Heisteria cyathiformis, Heisteria densifrons, Heisteria duckei, Heisteria insculpta,