Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
sagotii
ID:
360975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 1: 420 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360307

Common Names

  • Loxopterygium sagotii
  • Sagot's Loxopterygium
  • Sagot's False Rose

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Description

Loxopterygium sagotii (also called Sagot's Loxopterygium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows up to 3 meters in height. It is found in moist, open woodlands and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Loxopterygium sagotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Loxopterygium sagotii is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loxopterygium sagotii is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2m tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by softwood cuttings in summer or by layering in autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is not recommended as it is slow and unreliable.

Where to Find Loxopterygium sagotii

Loxopterygium sagotii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is commonly found in woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Loxopterygium sagotii FAQ

What is the common name of Loxopterygium sagotii?

Sagot's loxopterygium

What is the natural habitat of Loxopterygium sagotii?

Dry forests and scrublands

What is the conservation status of Loxopterygium sagotii?

Vulnerable

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,

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