Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
laxa
ID:
1273997

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) R.Knuth

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 130: 422 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273335



Common Names

  • Laxa Sarcotheca
  • Sarcotheca
  • Laxa


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Description

Sarcotheca laxa (also called Loose Sarcotheca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcotheca laxa is an evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers. It can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sarcotheca laxa var. sericea (Ridl.) Veldkamp
Sarcotheca laxa var. hirsuta Veldkamp
Sarcotheca laxa var. brigittae Veldkamp

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sarcotheca laxa has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcotheca laxa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Sarcotheca laxa

Sarcotheca laxa can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky places.

Sarcotheca laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcotheca laxa?

Sarcotheca laxa

What is the common name of Sarcotheca laxa?

Lax sarcotheca

What is the natural habitat of Sarcotheca laxa?

Sarcotheca laxa is found in moist, sandy soils in the southeastern United States.

Species in the Oxalidaceae family

Averrhoa dolichocarpa, Averrhoa leucopetala, Averrhoa bilimbi, Averrhoa carambola, Averrhoa microphylla, Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50263455: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Reinhard Gustav Paul Knuth (1874-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Knuth' in the authors string.