Lasianthus purpureocalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpureocalyx
ID:
1518315
Status:
valid
Authors:
Napiroon, Chamch., Balslev & Chayam.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 55(1-3): 84. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005122
Common Names
- Lasianthus purpureocalyx
- Purpureocalyx Lasianthus
- Lasianthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lasianthus purpureocalyx (also called Purple-calyx 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 purpureocalyx 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 purpureocalyx 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lasianthus purpureocalyx can be propagated through division of the rhizomes or by seed. Cultivation is best done in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Lasianthus purpureocalyx
Lasianthus purpureocalyx can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India.
Lasianthus purpureocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasianthus purpureocalyx?
Lasianthus purpureocalyx
What is the common name of Lasianthus purpureocalyx?
Purple-calyx Lasianthus
What is the natural habitat of Lasianthus purpureocalyx?
It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and 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,