Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
purpureus
ID:
224545

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 1000 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223875

Common Names

  • Purple Lasianthus
  • Lasianthus purpureus
  • Purple Lasianthus

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Synonyms

  • Lasianthus glaber Scheffer ex Valeton [illegitimate]
  • Mephitidia purpurea DC. [valid]
  • Nonatelia purpurea Kuntze [valid]
  • Nonatelia umbellata Kuntze [valid]
  • Lasianthus umbellatus (Kuntze) Kuntze ex T.Durand & B.D.Jacks. [valid]
  • Lasianthus purpureus chloropodus Hochr. [valid]

Description

Lasianthus purpureus (also called White 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, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has leathery leaves that are oblong to elliptic in shape and have a glossy upper surface.

Uses & Benefits

Lasianthus purpureus is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lasianthus purpureus has white flowers with yellow throats and small, oblong seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasianthus purpureus is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by cuttings or division. The cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lasianthus purpureus

Lasianthus purpureus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Lasianthus purpureus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasianthus purpureus?

Lasianthus purpureus

What is the family of Lasianthus purpureus?

Rubiaceae

What is the native range of Lasianthus purpureus?

India, China, and 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