Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calcareus
ID:
1541992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Haev., Lamxay & D.Z.Li

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 156: 134 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023375

Common Names

  • Laobambos calcareus
  • Calcareous Laobambos
  • Calcareous Star-grass

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Description

Laobambos calcareus (also called 'Calcareous Laobambos' or 'Calcareous Laobambos', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the family Laobambaceae. It is native to China, and it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows up to 5 meters tall and has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Laobambos calcareus is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Laobambos calcareus has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Laobambos calcareus is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1-2 m tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand.

Where to Find Laobambos calcareus

Laobambos calcareus can be found in Southeast Asia, particularly in the countries of Thailand and Cambodia.

Laobambos calcareus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Laobambos calcareus?

Laobambos calcareus

What is the common name of Laobambos calcareus?

Calcareous Laobambos

Where is Laobambos calcareus found?

Central and South America

Species in the Laobambos genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77211171-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].