Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Zhu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Blumea 57: 62 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333185
Description
Lasianthus minutiflorus (also called 'Small-flowered Lasianthus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with small white flowers and lanceolate bracts. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar, and is found in subtropical and tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lasianthus minutiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lasianthus minutiflorus has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasianthus minutiflorus can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plant prefers partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Lasianthus minutiflorus
Lasianthus minutiflorus is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests and mountain regions of Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar.
Lasianthus minutiflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasianthus minutiflorus?
Lasianthus minutiflorus
What is the common name of Lasianthus minutiflorus?
Small-flowered Lasianthus
What is the natural habitat of Lasianthus minutiflorus?
Lasianthus minutiflorus is found in tropical forests in 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,
References
Hua Zhu (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Zhu' in the authors string.