Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Species:
africana
ID:
364568

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Beauv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Fl. Oware 1: 85 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363900



Common Names

  • Lasianthera africana
  • African Lasianthera
  • African Lasianthera


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Description

Lasianthera africana (also called African Lasianthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lasianthera africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lasianthera africana var. microphylla Pellegr. ex Villiers
Lasianthera africana sub. africana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lasianthera africana is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasianthera africana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seeds or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, but reduce watering in the winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring.

Where to Find Lasianthera africana

Lasianthera africana is native to Africa and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Lasianthera africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasianthera africana?

Lasianthera africana

What is the common name of Lasianthera africana?

African Lasianthera

What is the natural habitat of Lasianthera africana?

Dry, rocky hillsides

Species in the Lasianthera genus

Species in the Stemonuraceae family

Cantleya corniculata, Codiocarpus andamanicus, Codiocarpus merrittii, Discophora guianensis, Discophora montana, Gastrolepis alticola, Gastrolepis austrocaledonica, Gomphandra apoensis, Gomphandra australiana, Gomphandra cambodiana, Gomphandra capitulata, Gomphandra comosa, Gomphandra coriacea, Gomphandra cumingiana, Gomphandra dolichocarpa, Gomphandra donnaiensis, Gomphandra flavicarpa, Gomphandra fuliginea, Gomphandra fusiformis, Gomphandra javanica, Gomphandra lancifolia, Gomphandra luzoniensis, Gomphandra lysipetala, Gomphandra mappioides, Gomphandra mollis, Gomphandra montana, Gomphandra oblongifolia, Gomphandra oligantha, Gomphandra pallida, Gomphandra papuana, Gomphandra parviflora, Gomphandra pseudojavanica, Gomphandra pseudoprasina, Gomphandra quadrifida, Gomphandra sawiensis, Gomphandra schoepfiifolia, Gomphandra simularensis, Gomphandra subrostrata, Gomphandra tetrandra, Gomphandra tomentella, Gomphandra velutina, Gomphandra palustris, Gomphandra halconensis, Gomphandra conklinii, Gomphandra rarinervis, Gomphandra fernandoi, Gomphandra bracteata, Gomphandra coi, Gomphandra psilandra, Gomphandra dinagatensis,

References

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:607952-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.