Rhynchocalyx lawsonioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lawsonioides
ID:
1131859
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 24: t. 2348 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001131197
Common Names
- Lawsonioides Rhynchocalyx
- Rhynchocalyx Lawsonioides
- Lawsonioides Rhynchocalyx
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhynchocalyx lawsonioides (also called Lawson's Rhynchocalyx, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and grey-brown bark. It is native to the south-western Cape in South Africa, and is found in rocky outcrops, sandy flats, and in fynbos.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchocalyx lawsonioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, rheumatism, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhynchocalyx lawsonioides has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhynchocalyx lawsonioides is a shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Rhynchocalyx lawsonioides
Rhynchocalyx lawsonioides is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape Provinces.
Species in the Rhynchocalyx genus
Species in the Penaeaceae family
Olinia vanguerioides, Olinia usambarensis, Olinia ruandensis, Olinia rochetiana, Olinia micrantha, Olinia huillensis, Olinia capensis, Olinia emarginata, Olinia radiata, Olinia ventosa, Penaea ericifolia, Penaea fucata, Penaea dubia, Penaea acuta, Penaea lateriflora, Penaea formosa, Penaea acutifolia, Penaea cneorum, Penaea mucronata, Penaea candolleana, Penaea ericoides, Penaea fruticulosa, Penaea sarcocolla, Penaea dahlgrenii, Penaea petraea, Penaea rupestris, Penaea micrantha, Penaea ruscifolia, Penaea geneiophora, Penaea speciosa, Penaea gigantea, Penaea retzioides, Penaea microphylla, Penaea mundii, Penaea lanceolata, Penaea sulcata, Rhynchocalyx lawsonioides, Stylapterus ericoides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-27500744: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.