Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
laxa
ID:
408939

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) Sleumer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 71: 405 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000408271

Common Names

  • Laxa Themistoclesia
  • Themistoclesia Laxa
  • Loose-Flowered Themistoclesia

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Description

Themistoclesia laxa (also called 'Lax Themistoclesia', among many other common names) is a small shrub with a woody stem and a dense crown of leaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It grows in moist forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Themistoclesia laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Themistoclesia laxa are white, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Themistoclesia laxa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Themistoclesia laxa

Themistoclesia laxa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America. It can be found in moist forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.

Themistoclesia laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Themistoclesia laxa?

Themistoclesia laxa

What are the common names of Themistoclesia laxa?

The common names of Themistoclesia laxa are the lax waxflower and the lax thibaudia

What is the natural habitat of Themistoclesia laxa?

Themistoclesia laxa is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America

Species in the Themistoclesia genus

Themistoclesia alata, Themistoclesia anfracta, Themistoclesia campii, Themistoclesia compacta, Themistoclesia compta, Themistoclesia coronilla, Themistoclesia costaricensis, Themistoclesia crassifolia, Themistoclesia cremasta, Themistoclesia cuatrecasasii, Themistoclesia davidsmithii, Themistoclesia dependens, Themistoclesia dryanderae, Themistoclesia epiphytica, Themistoclesia flexuosa, Themistoclesia fosbergii, Themistoclesia geniculata, Themistoclesia hirsuta, Themistoclesia horquetensis, Themistoclesia humboldtiana, Themistoclesia idiocalyx, Themistoclesia inflata, Themistoclesia laxa, Themistoclesia mucronata, Themistoclesia orientalis, Themistoclesia pariensis, Themistoclesia pennellii, Themistoclesia pentandra, Themistoclesia peruviana, Themistoclesia recondita, Themistoclesia recurva, Themistoclesia rostrata, Themistoclesia siranensis, Themistoclesia smithiana, Themistoclesia tunquiniensis, Themistoclesia unduavensis, Themistoclesia vegasana, Themistoclesia woytkowskii, Themistoclesia diminuta,

Species in the Ericaceae family

References