Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
cinereus
ID:
224291

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1929: 249 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223621

Common Names

  • Lasianthus Cinereus
  • Cinereus Lasianthus
  • Lasianthus Cinereus

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Synonyms

  • Litosanthes cinereus (Gamble) Deb & M.Gangop. [valid]

Description

Lasianthus cinereus (also called 'Cinereus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia, and is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland forests to mountain forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lasianthus cinereus is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lasianthus cinereus is a white or yellowish-white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling is a small, green, upright plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasianthus cinereus is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil with bottom heat.

Where to Find Lasianthus cinereus

Lasianthus cinereus is native to tropical Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Lasianthus cinereus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasianthus cinereus?

Lasianthus cinereus

What is the common name of Lasianthus cinereus?

Ashen Lasianthus

What is the family of Lasianthus cinereus?

Rubiaceae

Species in the Lasianthus genus

Lasianthus acuminatissimus, Lasianthus acuminatus, Lasianthus acutatus, Lasianthus africanus, Lasianthus angustifolius, Lasianthus annamicus, Lasianthus apiocarpus, Lasianthus appressus, Lasianthus aristatus, Lasianthus attenuatus, Lasianthus austrosinensis, Lasianthus bahorucanus, Lasianthus barbiger, Lasianthus batangensis, Lasianthus bicolor, Lasianthus biermannii, Lasianthus biflorus, Lasianthus blumeanus, Lasianthus borneensis, Lasianthus bracteolatus, Lasianthus burmanicus, Lasianthus caeruleus, Lasianthus calycinus, Lasianthus cambodianus, Lasianthus capitatus, Lasianthus capitulatus, Lasianthus cereiflorus, Lasianthus chartaceus, Lasianthus chevalieri, Lasianthus chinensis, Lasianthus chlorocarpus, Lasianthus chryseus, Lasianthus chrysocaulis, Lasianthus chrysoneurus, Lasianthus chrysophyllus, Lasianthus chrysotrichus, Lasianthus chunii, Lasianthus ciliatus, Lasianthus cinereus, Lasianthus clementis, Lasianthus coffeoides, Lasianthus congesticymus, Lasianthus conspicuus, Lasianthus constrictus, Lasianthus cordatus, Lasianthus coronatus, Lasianthus crinitus, Lasianthus curtisii, Lasianthus cyanocarpoides, Lasianthus cyanocarpus,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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