Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
laxum
ID:
837157

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.J.Bates

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 22: 7 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836492



Common Names

  • Prasophyllum laxum
  • Laxum Prasophyllum
  • Laxum Leafcup


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Description

Prasophyllum laxum (also called Slender Leek Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid up to 60 cm tall. It is native to Australia. It grows in grassy woodlands, usually in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Prasophyllum laxum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prasophyllum laxum is small and white with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prasophyllum laxum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Prasophyllum laxum

Prasophyllum laxum is native to temperate and subtropical moist lowland forests in Australia.

Prasophyllum laxum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prasophyllum laxum?

Prasophyllum laxum

What is the common name of Prasophyllum laxum?

Lax Prasophyllum

Where is Prasophyllum laxum found?

It is found in the temperate grasslands of Australia

Species in the Prasophyllum genus

Prasophyllum affine, Prasophyllum album, Prasophyllum alpinum, Prasophyllum amoenum, Prasophyllum apoxychilum, Prasophyllum australe, Prasophyllum bagoense, Prasophyllum brevilabre, Prasophyllum brownii, Prasophyllum calcicola, Prasophyllum campestre, Prasophyllum canaliculatum, Prasophyllum candidum, Prasophyllum caricetum, Prasophyllum castaneum, Prasophyllum caudiculum, Prasophyllum colensoi, Prasophyllum concinnum, Prasophyllum constrictum, Prasophyllum correctum, Prasophyllum cucullatum, Prasophyllum cyphochilum, Prasophyllum diversiflorum, Prasophyllum dossenum, Prasophyllum drummondii, Prasophyllum elatum, Prasophyllum exile, Prasophyllum favonium, Prasophyllum fecundum, Prasophyllum fimbria, Prasophyllum fitzgeraldii, Prasophyllum flavum, Prasophyllum fosteri, Prasophyllum frenchii, Prasophyllum fuscum, Prasophyllum gibbosum, Prasophyllum giganteum, Prasophyllum goldsackii, Prasophyllum gracile, Prasophyllum gracile, Prasophyllum gracillimum, Prasophyllum hians, Prasophyllum incompositum, Prasophyllum incurvum, Prasophyllum lanceolatum, Prasophyllum lindleyanum, Prasophyllum litorale, Prasophyllum macrostachyum, Prasophyllum macrotys, Prasophyllum milfordense,

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-373772: Based on the initial data import
Robert J. Bates (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Bates' in the authors string.