Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
nervosa
ID:
1143151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 14: 579 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142489



Common Names

  • Lachnaea Nervosa
  • Nerve-Like Lachnaea
  • Nerve-Like Starflower


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Description

Lachnaea nervosa (also called 'Nerve-leaved Lachnaea', 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

Lachnaea nervosa 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

Lachnaea nervosa has small, white flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have thin, green leaves.

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Where to Find Lachnaea nervosa

Lachnaea nervosa is found in South Africa.

Species in the Lachnaea genus

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,

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