Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl. & Gilg ex Gilg
Source:
tro
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 6(1): 229 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282166
Common Names
- Lasiosiphon
- Emini
- Emini Lasiosiphon
Description
Lasiosiphon emini (also called Emin's Lasiosiphon, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has small white flowers and narrow, elongated leaves. It is found in dry, open areas, and is tolerant of cold temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Lasiosiphon emini is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lasiosiphon emini is a small, yellow, tubular flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasiosiphon emini is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Lasiosiphon emini
Lasiosiphon emini is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Lasiosiphon emini FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasiosiphon emini?
Lasiosiphon emini
What is the common name of Lasiosiphon emini?
Emin's Lasiosiphon
What is the natural habitat of Lasiosiphon emini?
It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia
Species in the Lasiosiphon genus
Lasiosiphon occidentalis,
Lasiosiphon perrieri,
Lasiosiphon mollissimus,
Lasiosiphon scandens,
Lasiosiphon pulchellus,
Lasiosiphon burchellii,
Lasiosiphon kraussianus,
Lasiosiphon humbertii,
Lasiosiphon hibbertioides,
Lasiosiphon glaucus,
Lasiosiphon ambondrombensis,
Lasiosiphon bojerianus,
Lasiosiphon decaryi,
Lasiosiphon ornatus,
Lasiosiphon anthylloides,
Lasiosiphon caffer,
Lasiosiphon canoargenteus,
Lasiosiphon capitatus,
Lasiosiphon meissneriatius,
Lasiosiphon deserticola,
Lasiosiphon dregeanus,
Lasiosiphon macropetalus,
Lasiosiphon microphyllus,
Lasiosiphon polyanthus,
Lasiosiphon nanus,
Lasiosiphon splendens,
Lasiosiphon triplinervis,
Lasiosiphon wilmsii,
Lasiosiphon socotranus,
Lasiosiphon polycephalus,
Lasiosiphon somalensis,
Lasiosiphon angustifolius,
Lasiosiphon calocephalus,
Lasiosiphon emini,
Lasiosiphon insularis,
Lasiosiphon lampranthus,
Lasiosiphon latifolius,
Lasiosiphon sisparensis,
Lasiosiphon suavissimus,
Lasiosiphon esterhuyseniae,
Lasiosiphon microcephalus,
Lasiosiphon pedunculatus,
Lasiosiphon sericocephalus,
Lasiosiphon rigidus,
Lasiosiphon razakamalalanus,
Lasiosiphon danguyanus,
Lasiosiphon daphnifolius,
Lasiosiphon gilbertae,
Lasiosiphon gnidioides,
Lasiosiphon leandrianus,
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,