Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
cmp
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 113: 534 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618335
Common Names
- Laxus Conocalyx
- Laxus Snakewood
- Laxus Snakebush
Description
Conocalyx laxus (also called Lax Conocalyx, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with a rounded crown. It is native to South America and is found in tropical forests and grasslands. It has a grey-brown bark, and its leaves are oval-shaped and have a pointed tip.
Uses & Benefits
Conocalyx laxus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conocalyx laxus is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Conocalyx laxus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Conocalyx laxus
Conocalyx laxus is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Conocalyx laxus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conocalyx laxus?
Conocalyx laxus
What is the family of Conocalyx laxus?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Conocalyx laxus?
Lax Conocalyx
Species in the Conocalyx genus
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,