Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
linearifolia
ID:
1046690

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cavaco

Source:
tro

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 24: 486 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046028

Common Names

  • Lagrezia linearifolia
  • Linear-leaved Lagrezia
  • Linearifolia Lagrezia

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Description

Lagrezia linearifolia (also called Linear-leaved Lagrezia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Madagascar. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family and has small white flowers that bloom in summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lagrezia linearifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lagrezia linearifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagrezia linearifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet. They can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Lagrezia linearifolia

Lagrezia linearifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region and in the Middle East.

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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