Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wilson ex Mitt.) F. Lara, Garilleti & Goffinet
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Cryptogamie, Bryologie. 37(4): 376. 2016
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019124
Common Names
- Dorcadionella pycnophylla
- Dorcadionella pylaisii
- Dorcadionella rupestris
Description
Lewinskya laxifolia (also called the Loose-Leaved Lewinskya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is a perennial herb with white or pinkish flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Lewinskya laxifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lewinskya laxifolia is a white or pinkish-white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lewinskya laxifolia is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or division in the spring.
Where to Find Lewinskya laxifolia
Lewinskya laxifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Lewinskya laxifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lewinskya laxifolia?
Lewinskya laxifolia
What is the common name of Lewinskya laxifolia?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Lewinskya laxifolia?
Dry, rocky hillsides in western South Australia
Species in the Lewinskya genus
Lewinskya armata,
Lewinskya incurvomarginata,
Lewinskya acuminata,
Lewinskya affinis,
Lewinskya anaglyptodon,
Lewinskya araucarieti,
Lewinskya arborescens,
Lewinskya arida,
Lewinskya bolanderi,
Lewinskya brassii,
Lewinskya breviseta,
Lewinskya brotheri,
Lewinskya cyathiformis,
Lewinskya dasymitria,
Lewinskya densa,
Lewinskya elegans,
Lewinskya elegantula,
Lewinskya elongata,
Lewinskya erosa,
Lewinskya fastigiata,
Lewinskya fenestrata,
Lewinskya firma,
Lewinskya galiciae,
Lewinskya graphiomitria,
Lewinskya hawaiica,
Lewinskya holzingeri,
Lewinskya hookeri,
Lewinskya hortensis,
Lewinskya hortoniae,
Lewinskya iberica,
Lewinskya incana,
Lewinskya incrassata,
Lewinskya iwatsukii,
Lewinskya johnstonii,
Lewinskya keeverae,
Lewinskya killiasii,
Lewinskya laevigata,
Lewinskya lamyana,
Lewinskya latimarginata,
Lewinskya laxifolia,
Lewinskya leiolecythis,
Lewinskya leptocarpa,
Lewinskya ludificans,
Lewinskya mandonii,
Lewinskya pacifica,
Lewinskya pariata,
Lewinskya praemorsa,
Lewinskya pseudoaffinis,
Lewinskya psychrophila,
Lewinskya pulchra,
Species in the Orthotrichaceae family
Cardotiella appendiculata,
Cardotiella quinquefaria,
Cardotiella renauldii,
Cardotiella secunda,
Cardotiella subappendiculata,
Cardotiella elimbata,
Ceuthotheca cryptocarpa,
Desmotheca apiculata,
Desmotheca brachiata,
Florschuetziella steerei,
Florschuetziella scaberrima,
Groutiella tumidula,
Groutiella chimborazensis,
Groutiella apiculata,
Groutiella husnotii,
Groutiella macrorrhyncha,
Groutiella mucronifolia,
Groutiella subgoniorrhyncha,
Groutiella thraustophylla,
Groutiella tomentosa,
Groutiella wagneriana,
Groutiella obtusa,
Groutiella maracaibensis,
Groutiella reesei,
Groutiella tuberculata,
Leiomitrium plicatum,
Leratia neocaledonica,
Leratia obtusifolia,
Leratia exigua,
Macrocoma tenuis,
Macrocoma orthotrichoides,
Macrocoma abyssinica,
Macrocoma brasiliensis,
Macrocoma iwatsukii,
Macrocoma frigida,
Macrocoma gastonyi,
Macrocoma lycopodioides,
Macrocoma pulchella,
Macromitrium chloromitrium,
Macromitrium perreflexum,
Macromitrium onraedtii,
Macromitrium sharpii,
Macromitrium lomasense,
Macromitrium fusco-aureum,
Macromitrium galipense,
Macromitrium gigasporum,
Macromitrium glabratum,
Macromitrium globirameum,
Macromitrium gracile,
Macromitrium greenmanii,