Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
1087923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 19 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087261

Common Names

  • Heisteria laxiflora
  • Loose-flower Heisteria
  • Laxiflora Heisteria

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Description

Heisteria laxiflora (also called Loose-flowered Heisteria, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, specifically Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. It is commonly found in dry forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Heisteria laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heisteria laxiflora is white, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are initially pale green, turning dark green as they mature.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heisteria laxiflora is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Heisteria laxiflora

Heisteria laxiflora is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Species in the Heisteria genus

Species in the Olacaceae family

Anacolosa casearioides, Anacolosa cauliflora, Anacolosa clarkii, Anacolosa crassipes, Anacolosa densiflora, Anacolosa frutescens, Anacolosa glochidiiformis, Anacolosa griffithii, Anacolosa ilicoides, Anacolosa insularis, Anacolosa lutea, Anacolosa papuana, Anacolosa pervilleana, Anacolosa poilanei, Anacolosa uncifera, Aptandra caudata, Aptandra liriosmoides, Aptandra tubicina, Aptandra zenkeri, Brachynema axillare, Brachynema ramiflorum, Cathedra acuminata, Cathedra bahiensis, Cathedra grandiflora, Cathedra paraensis, Cathedra rubricaulis, Chaunochiton angustifolium, Chaunochiton kappleri, Chaunochiton loranthoides, Coula edulis, Curupira tefeensis, Diogoa retivenia, Diogoa zenkeri, Douradoa consimilis, Engomegoma gordonii, Erythropalum scandens, Harmandia mekongensis, Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria amazonica, Heisteria asplundii, Heisteria barbata, Heisteria blanchetiana, Heisteria citrifolia, Heisteria coccinea, Heisteria concinna, Heisteria costaricensis, Heisteria cyathiformis, Heisteria densifrons, Heisteria duckei, Heisteria insculpta,

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