Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
laxiflorum
ID:
972637

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griff.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Calcutta J. Nat. Hist. 5: 356 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000971975



Common Names

  • Laxiflorum Geodorum
  • Lax Geodorum
  • Geodorum Lax


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Description

Geodorum laxiflorum (also called Loose-flowered Geodorum, among many other common names) is a terrestrial herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Geodorum laxiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geodorum laxiflorum is white with yellowish-green spots. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geodorum laxiflorum is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep them moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting and place it in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Geodorum laxiflorum

Geodorum laxiflorum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical rainforests and wet lowland forests.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-89245: Based on the initial data import
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.