Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
lastellei
ID:
218483

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Kruijt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 146: 11 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217812



Common Names

  • Anomostachys lastellei
  • Lastellei Anomostachys
  • Lastelle's Anomostachys


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Synonyms

  • Sapium gymnogyne Leandri [unknown]
  • Sapium loziense Leandri [unknown]
  • Sapium perrieri Leandri [unknown]
  • Stillingia lastellei Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria lastellei Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Anomostachys lastellei (also called Lastelle's Anomostachys, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas and southwestern China. It grows in moist, shady habitats in the understory of montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anomostachys lastellei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow with white center. Seed: small, black. Seedlings: small, green with yellow spots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anomostachys lastellei is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 2-3 feet and has small, white flowers. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the ground.

Where to Find Anomostachys lastellei

Anomostachys lastellei is native to Central America.

Anomostachys lastellei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anomostachys lastellei?

Anomostachys lastellei

What are the common names of Anomostachys lastellei?

Lastelle's Anomostachys

What is the natural habitat of Anomostachys lastellei?

Dry and rocky areas

Species in the Anomostachys genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-10289: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Robert C. Kruijt (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kruijt' in the authors string.