Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
saxorum
ID:
224570

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1933: 25 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223900

Common Names

  • Lasianthus saxorum
  • Saxorum Lasianthus
  • Saxorum False Holly

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Description

Lasianthus saxorum (also called Rock 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 saxorum 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

Flower: White, fragrant flowers. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Small, green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasianthus saxorum is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to China and Vietnam. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 m. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate, 6-10 cm long and 3-4 cm wide. The flowers are white, with four petals. The fruit is a drupe, 1-1.5 cm in diameter, containing a single seed. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Lasianthus saxorum

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

Lasianthus saxorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasianthus saxorum?

Lasianthus saxorum

What is the common name of Lasianthus saxorum?

Rock Lasianthus

What is the natural habitat of Lasianthus saxorum?

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,

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