Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
444160

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
Ronald Melville (1903-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melville' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:561285-1: Based on the initial data import