Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
laxiflorum
ID:
694269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hekking

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 87: 124 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000693602

Common Names

  • Fusispermum laxiflorum
  • Lax-flowered Fusispermum
  • Lax-flowered Milkvine

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Description

Fusispermum laxiflorum (also called Loose-Flowered Fusispermum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a branched stem, reaching a height of up to 30 cm. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Fusispermum laxiflorum is an attractive ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fusispermum laxiflorum has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, round cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fusispermum laxiflorum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and is low-growing. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Fusispermum laxiflorum

Fusispermum laxiflorum is native to South America.

Fusispermum laxiflorum FAQ

What is the common name of Fusispermum laxiflorum?

Loose-flowered Fusispermum

What is the native range of Fusispermum laxiflorum?

South America

What is the optimal soil type for Fusispermum laxiflorum?

Well-drained, sandy soil

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,