Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
1143176

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cheeseman) Heads

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 18: 323 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142514



Common Names

  • Kelleria laxa
  • Lax Kelleria
  • False Foxglove


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Description

Kelleria laxa (also called 'Slender Kelleria', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short, woody stem and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Kelleria laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kelleria laxa has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kelleria laxa is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Kelleria laxa

Kelleria laxa is native to New Zealand.

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-32000461: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Frederic Cheeseman (1846-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheeseman' in the authors string.
Michael J. Heads (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heads' in the authors string.