Lasianthus blumeanus
| Lasianthus blumeanus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Lasianthus |
| Species: | L. blumeanus |
| Binomial name | |
| Lasianthus blumeanus Wight | |
Lasianthus blumeanus is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an understory shrub native to the southern Western Ghats of India, particularly Kerala and Tamil Nadu.[1]
Description
Lasianthus blumeanus is a tropical shrub with opposite leaves and interpetiolar stipules characteristic of the family Rubiaceae. The flowers are small and borne in axillary clusters, while the fruits are fleshy drupes that darken upon maturity
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests.[1] In India, it has been recorded from the Western Ghats.[2]
Taxonomy
The species was described by Robert Wight.[1] It belongs to the genus Lasianthus, a group of tropical shrubs distributed mainly in Asia and known for their forest understory habitat.
References
- 1 2 3 "Lasianthus blumeanus Wight". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
- ↑ "Lasianthus blumeanus observations in India". India Biodiversity Portal. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
Category: