Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
oliverorum
ID:
1261448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beyers

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 11: 93 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260786


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Description

Lachnaea oliverorum (also called 'Oliver's Lachnaea', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lachnaea oliverorum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a hedge plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lachnaea oliverorum has white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lachnaea oliverorum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in late spring or early summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Lachnaea oliverorum

Lachnaea oliverorum is native to Mexico.

Species in the Lachnaea genus

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

References