Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
rufus
ID:
224564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 325 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223894

Common Names

  • Lasianthus rufus
  • Rufous Lasianthus
  • Rufous False Holly

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Synonyms

  • Mephitidia rufa Korth. [valid]
  • Nonatelia rufa Kuntze [valid]

Description

Lasianthus rufus (also called Red Lasianthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in open forests, scrub, and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Lasianthus rufus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lasianthus rufus 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 rufus can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix. When propagating by stem cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Lasianthus rufus

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

Lasianthus rufus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasianthus rufus?

Lasianthus rufus

What is the common name of Lasianthus rufus?

Rufous Lasianthus

What is the natural habitat of Lasianthus rufus?

Tropical forests in 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,