Status:
valid
Authors:
Malme
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 4(14): 8 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560126
Common Names
- Barjonia Laxa
- Laxa Barjonia
- Laxa Barjonia
Description
Barjonia laxa (also called Lax Barjonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Barjonia laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Barjonia laxa is a white or pale pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Barjonia laxa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Barjonia laxa
Barjonia laxa is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Barjonia laxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Barjonia laxa?
Barjonia laxa
What is the common name of Barjonia laxa?
Barjonia
What is the natural habitat of Barjonia laxa?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Barjonia genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,