Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
409984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 110 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409316

Common Names

  • Trichoscypha Laxiflora
  • Laxiflora Trichoscypha
  • Slender-flowered Trichoscypha

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Synonyms

  • Trichoscypha heterophylla Engl. & Brehmer [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha camerunensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha dusenii Engl. [unknown]
  • Trichoscypha talbotii Baker f. [unknown]

Description

Trichoscypha laxiflora (also called Loose-flowered Cup-fungus, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and small, globose fruits. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and is found in moist grasslands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Trichoscypha laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trichoscypha laxiflora are small, white and star-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small, green and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichoscypha laxiflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize during the growing season. Prune regularly to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Trichoscypha laxiflora

Trichoscypha laxiflora can be found in the wild in India.

Trichoscypha laxiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichoscypha laxiflora?

Trichoscypha laxiflora

What is the common name of Trichoscypha laxiflora?

Laxiflora Trichoscypha

Where is Trichoscypha laxiflora native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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