Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.M.Black) Melville
Source:
ksu
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 514 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443492
Common Names
- Lawrencia incana
- Hoary Lawrencia
- Willow Primrose
Synonyms
- Plagianthus incanus J.M.Black [unknown]
Description
Lawrencia incana (also called 'Hoary Lawrencia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Africa. It has long, thin, green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, tropical climates, usually in wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lawrencia incana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lawrencia incana has small, white flowers that produce small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and green, with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lawrencia incana is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into their permanent positions in early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Lawrencia incana
Lawrencia incana is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Queensland and New South Wales.
Lawrencia incana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lawrencia incana?
Lawrencia incana
What type of plant is Lawrencia incana?
A flowering plant
Where can Lawrencia incana be found?
It is native to Australia
Species in the Lawrencia genus
Lawrencia berthae,
Lawrencia incana,
Lawrencia helmsii,
Lawrencia glomerata,
Lawrencia diffusa,
Lawrencia densiflora,
Lawrencia cinerea,
Lawrencia buchananensis,
Lawrencia chrysoderma,
Lawrencia repens,
Lawrencia spicata,
Lawrencia viridigrisea,
Lawrencia squamata,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,