Saccoloma laxum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxum
ID:
1229113
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.C.Moran & B.Øllg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 15: 184, fig (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228451
Common Names
- Lax Saccoloma
- Lax Saccoloma
- Lax Saccoloma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saccoloma laxum (also called the Slender Saccoloma, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves that are oval in shape and have a pointed tip. The plant grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Saccoloma laxum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a spice in cooking.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saccoloma laxum has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, brown seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single frond emerging from the soil.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saccoloma laxum is a tropical plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done in the spring or summer when temperatures are warm. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Saccoloma laxum
Saccoloma laxum is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Saccoloma laxum FAQ
What is the common name of Saccoloma laxum?
Mountain Ash
What is the native range of Saccoloma laxum?
Australia
What is the growth habit of Saccoloma laxum?
Small tree or shrub
Species in the Saccoloma genus
Saccoloma campylurum, Saccoloma caudatum, Saccoloma chartaceum, Saccoloma ferulaceum, Saccoloma kingii, Saccoloma tenue, Saccoloma trichophyllum, Saccoloma galeottii, Saccoloma nigrescens, Saccoloma quadripinnatum, Saccoloma sunduei, Saccoloma inaequale, Saccoloma henriettae, Saccoloma elegans, Saccoloma squamosum, Saccoloma domingense, Saccoloma laxum, Saccoloma moranii, Saccoloma brasiliense, Saccoloma firmum, Saccoloma acuminatum, Saccoloma samoense, Saccoloma cicutarioides,
Species in the Saccolomataceae family
Saccoloma campylurum, Saccoloma caudatum, Saccoloma chartaceum, Saccoloma ferulaceum, Saccoloma kingii, Saccoloma tenue, Saccoloma trichophyllum, Saccoloma galeottii, Saccoloma nigrescens, Saccoloma quadripinnatum, Saccoloma sunduei, Saccoloma inaequale, Saccoloma henriettae, Saccoloma elegans, Saccoloma squamosum, Saccoloma domingense, Saccoloma laxum, Saccoloma moranii, Saccoloma brasiliense, Saccoloma firmum, Saccoloma acuminatum, Saccoloma samoense, Saccoloma cicutarioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50054838: Based on the initial data import
Robbin C. Moran (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.C.Moran' in the authors string.
Benjamin Øllgaard (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Øllg.' in the authors string.