Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
laxinervis
ID:
945489

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 4: 220 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944827

Common Names

  • Dissiliaria Laxinervis
  • Loose-nerved Dissiliaria
  • Laxinervis Dissiliaria

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Description

Dissiliaria laxinervis (also called Laxinerved Dissiliaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dissiliaria laxinervis is used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dissiliaria laxinervis has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dissiliaria laxinervis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. For division, the plant should be divided into several sections and replanted. The plant prefers partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Dissiliaria laxinervis

Dissiliaria laxinervis is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Picrodendraceae family

Androstachys johnsonii, Aristogeitonia limoniifolia, Aristogeitonia lophirifolia, Aristogeitonia magnistipula, Aristogeitonia monophylla, Aristogeitonia perrieri, Aristogeitonia uapacifolia, Aristogeitonia gabonica, Austrobuxus alticola, Austrobuxus brevipes, Austrobuxus carunculatus, Austrobuxus clusiaceus, Austrobuxus cracens, Austrobuxus cuneatus, Austrobuxus ellipticus, Austrobuxus eugeniifolius, Austrobuxus horneanus, Austrobuxus huerlimannii, Austrobuxus mandjelicus, Austrobuxus megacarpus, Austrobuxus montis-do, Austrobuxus nitidus, Austrobuxus ovalis, Austrobuxus pauciflorus, Austrobuxus petiolaris, Austrobuxus rubiginosus, Austrobuxus swainii, Austrobuxus vieillardii, Austrobuxus dentatus, Austrobuxus celebicus, Choriceras majus, Choriceras tricorne, Dissiliaria baloghioides, Dissiliaria indistincta, Dissiliaria laxinervis, Dissiliaria muelleri, Dissiliaria surculosa, Dissiliaria tuckeri, Hyaenanche globosa, Kairothamnus phyllanthoides, Longetia buxoides, Micrantheum demissum, Micrantheum ericoides, Micrantheum hexandrum, Micrantheum serpentinum, Mischodon zeylanicus, Neoroepera banksii, Neoroepera buxifolia, Oldfieldia africana, Oldfieldia dactylophylla,

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