Lachnaea ericoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
1143135
Status:
valid
Authors:
Meisn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 579 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142473
Common Names
- Lachnaea Ericoides
- Heath-Like Lachnaea
- Heath-Like Starflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lachnaea ericoides (also called Heath-like Lachnaea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers with 6 petals and grows in dry, sandy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lachnaea ericoides is used as an ornamental plant and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lachnaea ericoides is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Lachnaea ericoides is found in South Africa.
Species in the Lachnaea genus
Lachnaea alpina, Lachnaea aurea, Lachnaea axillaris, Lachnaea burchellii, Lachnaea capitata, Lachnaea densiflora, Lachnaea diosmoides, Lachnaea ericoides, Lachnaea eriocephala, Lachnaea filamentosa, Lachnaea funicaulis, Lachnaea globulifera, Lachnaea glomerata, Lachnaea gracilis, Lachnaea laniflora, Lachnaea macrantha, Lachnaea marlothii, Lachnaea naviculifolia, Lachnaea nervosa, Lachnaea penicillata, Lachnaea ruscifolia, Lachnaea striata, Lachnaea elsieae, Lachnaea montana, Lachnaea oliverorum, Lachnaea greytonensis, Lachnaea pusilla, Lachnaea pendula, Lachnaea villosa, Lachnaea pudens, Lachnaea grandiflora, Lachnaea filicaulis, Lachnaea leipoldtii, Lachnaea laxa, Lachnaea pomposa, Lachnaea sociorum, Lachnaea stokoei, Lachnaea rupestris, Lachnaea pedicellata, Lachnaea uniflora,
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-32000387: Based on the initial data import
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.