Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
1230733

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mett.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 36: 69 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230071



Common Names

  • Jamesonia laxa
  • Lax Jamesonia
  • Lax Jamesonia Tree


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Description

Jamesonia laxa (also called lax jamesonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Jamesonia laxa is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jamesonia laxa has white flowers with yellow stamens and a single seed per seedpod. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jamesonia laxa is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. When propagating by cuttings, take softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Jamesonia laxa

Jamesonia laxa can be found in the Himalayas, India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Jamesonia laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jamesonia laxa?

Jamesonia laxa

What is the common name of Jamesonia laxa?

Laxa Jamesonia

Where is Jamesonia laxa found?

It is native to the mountains of Chile and Argentina

Species in the Jamesonia genus

Jamesonia elongata, Jamesonia osteniana, Jamesonia accrescens, Jamesonia angusta, Jamesonia ascendens, Jamesonia aureonitens, Jamesonia biardii, Jamesonia caracasana, Jamesonia cheilanthoides, Jamesonia chiapensis, Jamesonia congesta, Jamesonia ewanii, Jamesonia feei, Jamesonia flabellata, Jamesonia flexuosa, Jamesonia glaberrima, Jamesonia glaziovii, Jamesonia hirsutula, Jamesonia hirta, Jamesonia insignis, Jamesonia lechleri, Jamesonia lindigii, Jamesonia longipetiolata, Jamesonia madidiensis, Jamesonia mathewsii, Jamesonia novogranatensis, Jamesonia orbignyana, Jamesonia paucifolia, Jamesonia rufescens, Jamesonia setulosa, Jamesonia stuebelii, Jamesonia vellea, Jamesonia warscewiczii, Jamesonia wurdackii, Jamesonia rotundifolia, Jamesonia scammaniae, Jamesonia peruviana, Jamesonia alstonii, Jamesonia goudotii, Jamesonia boliviensis, Jamesonia scalaris, Jamesonia imbricata, Jamesonia blepharum, Jamesonia hispidula, Jamesonia pulchra, Jamesonia cinnamomea, Jamesonia canescens, Jamesonia verticalis, Jamesonia crespiana, Jamesonia robusta,

Species in the Pteridaceae family