Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
laxum
ID:
328585

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 387 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327917

Common Names

  • Laxum Trichostema
  • Slender Bluecurls
  • Slender Wild Petunia

Searching for Trichostema laxum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Trichostema laxum rubrisepalum (Elmer) Jeps. [unknown]

Description

Trichostema laxum (also called 'Loose Trichostema', among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, blue flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests, as well as in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trichostema laxum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trichostema laxum are small, white and tubular, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

Searching for Trichostema laxum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Trichostema laxum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Trichostema laxum

Trichostema laxum can be found in the southwestern United States.

Trichostema laxum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichostema laxum?

Trichostema laxum

What is the common name of Trichostema laxum?

Lax Trichostema

What is the natural habitat of Trichostema laxum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-208484: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.