Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
laxiflorus
ID:
1335139

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Gnanasek., G.V.S.Murthy & Y.F.Deng

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Blumea 61: 168 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347593


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Description

Haplanthus laxiflorus (also called Laxiflorous Haplanthus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a thin stem and grows to a height of up to 2 meters. Its leaves are simple and have a glossy green color. It is found in wet and moist habitats such as rainforests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Haplanthus laxiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Haplanthus laxiflorus var. parishii (T.Anderson) Gnanasek., G.V.S.Murthy & Y.F.Deng
Haplanthus laxiflorus var. recedens (C.B.Clarke) Gnanasek., G.V.S.Murthy & Y.F.Deng
Haplanthus laxiflorus var. laxiflorus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Haplanthus laxiflorus has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haplanthus laxiflorus is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree that can be grown outdoors in warm climates or as a houseplant in cooler climates. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem, remove the lower leaves, and dip the end in rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a pot of moist soil and keep it in a warm, bright spot. Water regularly and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Haplanthus laxiflorus

Haplanthus laxiflorus can be found in the Philippines.

Haplanthus laxiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haplanthus laxiflorus?

Haplanthus laxiflorus

What is the common name of Haplanthus laxiflorus?

Laxiflorous Haplanthus

What is the natural habitat of Haplanthus laxiflorus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Yun Fei Deng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.F.Deng' in the authors string.
Garimella Venkata Suryanarayana Murthy (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.V.S.Murthy' in the authors string.
G. Gnanasekaran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gnanasek.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159832-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.