Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) C.B.Clarke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew, Addit. Ser. 8: 64 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455691
Common Names
- Lagenocarpus Alboniger
- White-Stemmed Lagenocarpus
- White-Stemmed Waterweed
Description
Lagenocarpus alboniger (also called White-flowered Lagenocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of Africa. It has small, oval leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lagenocarpus alboniger is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin conditions, fever, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lagenocarpus alboniger has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lagenocarpus alboniger is a perennial shrub that is easily propagated by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to 2 months. It can also be propagated by division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Lagenocarpus alboniger
Lagenocarpus alboniger is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Lagenocarpus alboniger FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lagenocarpus alboniger?
Lagenocarpus alboniger
What is the common name of Lagenocarpus alboniger?
White Turraea
What is the natural habitat of Lagenocarpus alboniger?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Lagenocarpus genus
Lagenocarpus alboniger,
Lagenocarpus bracteosus,
Lagenocarpus celiae,
Lagenocarpus clarkei,
Lagenocarpus compactus,
Lagenocarpus eriopodus,
Lagenocarpus glomerulatus,
Lagenocarpus griseus,
Lagenocarpus guianensis,
Lagenocarpus lanatus,
Lagenocarpus parvulus,
Lagenocarpus pendulus,
Lagenocarpus rigidus,
Lagenocarpus sabanensis,
Lagenocarpus sericeus,
Lagenocarpus velutinus,
Lagenocarpus triquetrus,
Lagenocarpus tristis,
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:134817-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].