Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
fasciculiflorus
ID:
443587

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 550 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442919

Common Names

  • Lasiodiscus Fasciculiflorus
  • Fasciculiflorus Lasiodiscus
  • Fasciculiflorus

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Synonyms

  • Lasiodiscus contumax N.Hallé [unknown]

Description

Lasiodiscus fasciculiflorus (also called 'Clustered Lasiodiscus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with bright green, glossy leaves. It is native to the tropical regions of South and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Lasiodiscus fasciculiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lasiodiscus fasciculiflorus is a white color and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasiodiscus fasciculiflorus is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub native to tropical Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings, and prefers well-drained, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray, and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Lasiodiscus fasciculiflorus

Lasiodiscus fasciculiflorus can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Lasiodiscus fasciculiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasiodiscus fasciculiflorus?

Lasiodiscus fasciculiflorus

What is the natural habitat of Lasiodiscus fasciculiflorus?

Lasiodiscus fasciculiflorus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

What are the medicinal uses of Lasiodiscus fasciculiflorus?

Lasiodiscus fasciculiflorus has been used to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References