Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Turner
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 62: 173 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746990
Common Names
- Lasioclada Polyalthia
- Lasioclada Polyalth
- Lasioclada Polyalthi
Description
Polyalthia lasioclada (also called Rough-Leaved Mast Tree, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. This plant is usually found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, tropical and subtropical dry forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Polyalthia lasioclada is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polyalthia lasioclada is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polyalthia lasioclada is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Polyalthia lasioclada requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.
Where to Find Polyalthia lasioclada
Polyalthia lasioclada is native to the Western Ghats of India.
Polyalthia lasioclada FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polyalthia lasioclada?
Polyalthia lasioclada
What type of plant is Polyalthia lasioclada?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae.
Where is Polyalthia lasioclada found?
It is found in India.
Species in the Polyalthia genus
Polyalthia gracilipes,
Polyalthia dumosa,
Polyalthia dictyoneura,
Polyalthia debilis,
Polyalthia elliptica,
Polyalthia corticosa,
Polyalthia elegans,
Polyalthia flagellaris,
Polyalthia evecta,
Polyalthia endertii,
Polyalthia bracteosa,
Polyalthia borneensis,
Polyalthia barenensis,
Polyalthia brunneifolia,
Polyalthia angustissima,
Polyalthia clemensiorum,
Polyalthia cinnamomea,
Polyalthia chrysotricha,
Polyalthia celebica,
Polyalthia cauliflora,
Polyalthia castanea,
Polyalthia bullata,
Polyalthia venosa,
Polyalthia hirtifolia,
Polyalthia insignis,
Polyalthia igniflora,
Polyalthia lateritia,
Polyalthia kanchanaburiana,
Polyalthia subcordata,
Polyalthia stenopetala,
Polyalthia socia,
Polyalthia sessiliflora,
Polyalthia spathulata,
Polyalthia tipuliflora,
Polyalthia parviflora,
Polyalthia oblonga,
Polyalthia obliqua,
Polyalthia rufescens,
Polyalthia praeflorens,
Polyalthia polyphlebia,
Polyalthia persicifolia,
Polyalthia pumila,
Polyalthia mindorensis,
Polyalthia motleyana,
Polyalthia moonii,
Polyalthia montis-silam,
Polyalthia minutiflora,
Polyalthia minima,
Polyalthia miniata,
Polyalthia microtus,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,