Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 499 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223793
Common Names
- Large-Calyx Lasianthus
- Large-Calyx Lasianth
- Large-Calyx Lasian
Synonyms
- Lasianthus grandifolius Verdc. [valid]
Description
Lasianthus macrocalyx (also called 'Large-Calyx Lasianthus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Lasianthus macrocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lasianthus macrocalyx has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasianthus macrocalyx is a shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 8 m. It is native to the tropical rain forests of Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and a well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Lasianthus macrocalyx
Lasianthus macrocalyx can be found in tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Lasianthus macrocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasianthus macrocalyx?
Lasianthus macrocalyx
What is the common name of Lasianthus macrocalyx?
Large-calyx Lasianthus
What is the natural habitat of Lasianthus macrocalyx?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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,