Lachnaea laxa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
1267976
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.H.Wright) Beyers
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 27: 45 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267314
Common Names
- Lax Lachnaea
- Lax Lachanaea
- Lax Lachnaea
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Lachnaea laxa (also called 'Lax Lachnaea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lachnaeaceae. It is native to South Africa, and is found in moist forests. It is a perennial herb with long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are white and pink, and they bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Lachnaea laxa has been used as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lachnaea laxa has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lachnaea laxa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sheltered position until they have rooted.
Where to Find Lachnaea laxa
Lachnaea laxa can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
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
Josephine Bertha Pauline Beyers: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beyers' in the authors string.
Charles Henry Wright (1864-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Wright' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:996597-1: Based on the initial data import