Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ledeb.) Wojew. & Spalik
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 579 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347059
Common Names
- Laser affine
- Affine Laser
- Laser
Description
Laser affine (also called Laser, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Laser affine is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic. It is also used to treat digestive problems, respiratory disorders, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Laser affine has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Laser affine is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. They should be protected from frost and should be pruned back in late autumn.
Where to Find Laser affine
Laser affine is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Laser affine FAQ
What is the scientific name of Laser affine?
Laser affine
What type of plant is Laser affine?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Laser affine?
Eastern Mediterranean
Species in the Laser genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,
References
Aneta Wojewódzka: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wojew.' in the authors string.