Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
laciniata
ID:
283993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 41: 35 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283325

Common Names

  • Priva laciniata
  • Laciniata Priva
  • Laciniate Priva

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Description

Priva laciniata (also called Cut-Leaved Privet, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Priva laciniata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a groundcover in areas with dry, sandy soils. It has a number of medicinal uses, including as an antiseptic, diuretic, and to treat skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Priva laciniata has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Priva laciniata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until roots form.

Where to Find Priva laciniata

Priva laciniata can be found in Ethiopia

Priva laciniata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Priva laciniata?

Priva laciniata

What is the common name of Priva laciniata?

Laciniate Priva

What is the natural habitat of Priva laciniata?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:210324-2: 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].