Kengyilia laxiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Keng) S.L.Chen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 14: 140 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876675
Common Names
- Kengyilia laxiflora
- Laxiflora Kengyilia
- Kengyilia Laxiflora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kengyilia laxiflora (also called Laxiflora, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base, native to the deserts of Central Asia and the Himalayas. It grows in dry, sandy soils and can tolerate drought and extreme temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Kengyilia laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kengyilia laxiflora is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with five leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kengyilia laxiflora is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Kengyilia laxiflora
Kengyilia laxiflora can be found in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China.
Kengyilia laxiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kengyilia laxiflora?
Kengyilia laxiflora
What is the common name of Kengyilia laxiflora?
Laxiflorous Kengyilia
What is the natural habitat of Kengyilia laxiflora?
Kengyilia laxiflora is found in the mountains of central and western China
Species in the Kengyilia genus
Kengyilia alatavica, Kengyilia eremopyroides, Kengyilia geminata, Kengyilia gobicola, Kengyilia grandiglumis, Kengyilia guidenensis, Kengyilia habahenensis, Kengyilia hejingensis, Kengyilia hirsuta, Kengyilia kaschgarica, Kengyilia kokonorica, Kengyilia kryloviana, Kengyilia laxiflora, Kengyilia laxistachya, Kengyilia melanthera, Kengyilia mutica, Kengyilia pamirica, Kengyilia pendula, Kengyilia pulcherrima, Kengyilia rigidula, Kengyilia shawanensis, Kengyilia stenachyra, Kengyilia tahelacana, Kengyilia thoroldiana, Kengyilia zhaosuensis, Kengyilia zadoiensis, Kengyilia batalinii,
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
Shou Liang Chen (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:978564-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].