Lagenocarpus tristis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tristis
ID:
1546957
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) Vitta
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 502: 90 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027558
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lagenocarpus tristis (also called 'Tristis lagenocarpus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall and is native to China. It typically grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Lagenocarpus tristis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lagenocarpus tristis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have two leaves that are long and narrow.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lagenocarpus tristis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in a sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Lagenocarpus tristis
Lagenocarpus tristis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape.
Lagenocarpus tristis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lagenocarpus tristis?
Lagenocarpus tristis
What is the common name of Lagenocarpus tristis?
Lagenocarpus tristis
What is the family of Lagenocarpus tristis?
Asteraceae
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:77219689-1: 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].