Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
glaucus
ID:
446090

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fresen.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Flora 21: 603 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445422



Common Names

  • Lasiosiphon glaucus
  • Glaucous Wooly-head
  • Glaucous Wooly-head


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Synonyms

  • Lasiosiphon speciosus Decne. [unknown]
  • Lachnaea sphaerocephala Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Gnidia eriocephala Wall. ex J.Graham [unknown]
  • Gnidia eriocephala Meisn. [unknown]
  • Gnidia glauca (Fresen.) Gilg [unknown]
  • Gnidia hugelii Meisn. [unknown]
  • Gnidia rivae Gilg [unknown]
  • Gnidia volkensii Gilg [unknown]
  • Lasiosiphon rivae H.Pearson [unknown]
  • Passerina cephalophora Thunb. [unknown]
  • Lasiosiphon metzianus Miq. [unknown]
  • Lasiosiphon eriocephalus Decne. [unknown]
  • Lasiosiphon huegelii Meisn. [unknown]
  • Passerina purpurea Wikstr. [unknown]
  • Lasiosiphon eriocephalus zeylanicus Meisn. [unknown]
  • Gnidia glauca glauca [unknown]

Description

Lasiosiphon glaucus (also called Glaucous Lasiosiphon, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lasiosiphon glaucus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lasiosiphon glaucus has small, white flowers that are clustered together in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasiosiphon glaucus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lasiosiphon glaucus

Lasiosiphon glaucus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Lasiosiphon glaucus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasiosiphon glaucus?

Lasiosiphon glaucus

What is the common name of Lasiosiphon glaucus?

Glaucous Lasiosiphon

What is the natural habitat of Lasiosiphon glaucus?

Moist grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas

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,