Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
kailarsenii
ID:
1518313

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poopath, S.Vajrodaya & Napiroon

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 55(4-6): 208. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005120

Common Names

  • Lasianthus kailarsenii
  • Kailarsenii Lasianthus
  • Lasianthus

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Description

Lasianthus kailarsenii (also called Kailarsen's Lasianthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Thailand. It grows up to 3 m tall and has ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in evergreen forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lasianthus kailarsenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lasianthus kailarsenii has small, white flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasianthus kailarsenii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sterile seed-starting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Lasianthus kailarsenii

Lasianthus kailarsenii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India.

Lasianthus kailarsenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasianthus kailarsenii?

Lasianthus kailarsenii

What is the common name of Lasianthus kailarsenii?

Kailarsenii Lasianthus

What is the natural habitat of Lasianthus kailarsenii?

It is native to Thailand

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,