Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr.) Welzen & S.E.C.Sierra
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Blumea 50: 276 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806063
Common Names
- Lasiococca brevipes
- Brevipes Lasiococca
- Short-Footed Lasiococca
Description
Lasiococca brevipes (also called Lasiococca, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a dense, rounded crown and glossy, dark green leaves. Its small, white flowers are fragrant and have a yellow center.
Uses & Benefits
Lasiococca brevipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lasiococca brevipes is yellowish-green in color and has a small, cup-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasiococca brevipes is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer, and seeds should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Lasiococca brevipes
Lasiococca brevipes is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests.
Lasiococca brevipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasiococca brevipes?
Lasiococca brevipes
Where is Lasiococca brevipes native to?
China
What is the growth rate of Lasiococca brevipes?
Medium
Species in the Lasiococca genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
S.E.C. Sierra: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.E.C.Sierra' in the authors string.