Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
comberi
ID:
224675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Haines

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1920: 70 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224005



Common Names

  • Lasiococca comberi
  • Comber's Lasiococca
  • Comber Lasiococca


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Synonyms

  • Homonoia comberi (Haines) Merr. [unknown]
  • Homonoia pseudoverticillata (Merr.) Merr. [unknown]
  • Lasiococca comberi pseudoverticillata (Merr.) H.S.Kiu [unknown]
  • Mallotus pseudoverticillatus Merr. [unknown]
  • Euonymus auriculatus Craib [unknown]

Description

Lasiococca comberi (also called Comber's Lasiococca, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to India and is found in moist, lowland and montane forests. It grows in moist and shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lasiococca comberi is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. The plant is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lasiococca comberi has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasiococca comberi is a tropical shrub that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It can also be grown from seed, although germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Lasiococca comberi

Lasiococca comberi is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Lasiococca comberi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasiococca comberi?

Lasiococca comberi

What is the common name of Lasiococca comberi?

Comber's Lasiococca

What is the natural habitat of Lasiococca comberi?

It is found in tropical rainforests of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos

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