Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
laxus
ID:
317413

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 205 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316745



Common Names

  • Stereochilus laxus
  • Laxus Stereochilus
  • Stereochilus Laxus


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Synonyms

  • Sarcanthus laxus Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma pachyphyllum Cavestro [unknown]
  • Stereochilus pachyphyllus (Cavestro) Cavestro [unknown]

Description

Stereochilus laxus (also called 'Loose Stereochilus', among many other common names) is a small shrub up to 1 m tall, native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stereochilus laxus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stereochilus laxus is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stereochilus laxus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are dormant.

Where to Find Stereochilus laxus

Stereochilus laxus is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Stereochilus laxus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stereochilus laxus?

Stereochilus laxus

What type of plant is Stereochilus laxus?

Herbaceous perennial

What are the common names of Stereochilus laxus?

Laxus, Stereochilus

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-197686: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.