Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
stercorarius
ID:
224589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223919

Common Names

  • Lasianthus stercorarius
  • Stercorary Lasianthus
  • Stercorary False Holly

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Synonyms

  • Mephitidia stercoraria DC. [valid]
  • Nonatelia stercoraria (Blume) Kuntze [valid]
  • Lasianthus mucronulatus lineatus Miq. [valid]
  • Lasianthus stercorarius polypleura Blume ex Miq. [valid]

Description

Lasianthus stercorarius (also called Stercorary Lasianthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lasianthus stercorarius 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

The flower of Lasianthus stercorarius is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and round with a black-brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasianthus stercorarius is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate, 5-7 cm long and 2-3 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 stercorarius

Lasianthus stercorarius is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Lasianthus stercorarius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasianthus stercorarius?

Lasianthus stercorarius

What is the common name of Lasianthus stercorarius?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Lasianthus stercorarius?

It is found in tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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