Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lacunosa
ID:
1236626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rourke

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 26: 154 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235964



Common Names

  • Serruria lacunosa
  • Lacunosa Serruria
  • Serruria Plant


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Description

Serruria lacunosa (also called Pitted Serruria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 meters in height. The leaves are ovate and the flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Serruria lacunosa is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat minor ailments such as headaches and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Serruria lacunosa is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, black, glossy nut. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serruria lacunosa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 15°F (-9°C). It is also tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Serruria lacunosa

Serruria lacunosa is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape.

Serruria lacunosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Serruria lacunosa?

Serruria lacunosa

What is the natural habitat of Serruria lacunosa?

South Africa

What is the typical size of Serruria lacunosa?

Typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet

Species in the Serruria genus

Serruria heterophylla, Serruria brownii, Serruria decumbens, Serruria villosa, Serruria phylicoides, Serruria nivenii, Serruria scoparia, Serruria rebeloi, Serruria acrocarpa, Serruria adscendens, Serruria aemula, Serruria rosea, Serruria aitonii, Serruria barbigera, Serruria bergii, Serruria bolusii, Serruria candicans, Serruria chlamydiflora, Serruria collina, Serruria concinna, Serruria confragosa, Serruria cyanoides, Serruria cygnea, Serruria decipiens, Serruria dodii, Serruria elongata, Serruria elumbis, Serruria fallax, Serruria fasciflora, Serruria flagellifolia, Serruria flava, Serruria florida, Serruria foliosa, Serruria frondosa, Serruria fucifolia, Serruria furcellata, Serruria glomerata, Serruria hirsuta, Serruria inconspicua, Serruria incrassata, Serruria kraussii, Serruria leipoldtii, Serruria linearis, Serruria meisneriana, Serruria millefolia, Serruria montana, Serruria nervosa, Serruria pedunculata, Serruria pinnata, Serruria pulchella,

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

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