Allospondias laxiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
527783
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lace
Source:
cmp
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1915: 397 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527115
Common Names
- Allospondias laxiflora
- Laxiflora Allospondias
- Laxiflora
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- Spondias laxiflora (Kurz) Airy Shaw & Forman [unknown]
- Pteronema laxiflora Pierre [unknown]
- Buchanania laxiflora Kurz [unknown]
Description
Allospondias laxiflora (also called Loose-flowered Bulrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Allospondias laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Allospondias laxiflora are small, white and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allospondias laxiflora is a tropical shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination.
Where to Find Allospondias laxiflora
Allospondias laxiflora is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also found in the Himalayas and in the Western Ghats.
Allospondias laxiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allospondias laxiflora?
Allospondias laxiflora
What is the common name of Allospondias laxiflora?
Loose-Flowered Allospondias
Where is Allospondias laxiflora found?
It is found in Southeast Asia
Species in the Allospondias genus
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,
References
John Henry Lace (1857-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lace' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:69166-1: Based on the initial data import