Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
224213

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Thwaites

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 336 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223543

Common Names

  • Lasia spinosa
  • Spinosa Lasia
  • Spiny Lasia

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Description

Lasia spinosa (also called 'Lasia', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a rounded shape and grows up to 6 feet tall. Its leaves are ovate and have a serrated margin. Its flowers are white and bloom in clusters. It prefers full sun and moist soil and is often found in disturbed areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lasia spinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lasia spinosa has a bright purple flower with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasia spinosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in early spring or late summer and planted in a well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The plant prefers partial shade and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Lasia spinosa

Lasia spinosa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant and can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Lasia spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasia spinosa?

Lasia spinosa

What is the common name of Lasia spinosa?

Spiny Lasia

What is the family of Lasia spinosa?

Araceae

Species in the Lasia genus

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:87418-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.