Lasianthus oliganthus

Lasianthus oliganthus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Lasianthus
Species: L. oliganthus
Binomial name
Lasianthus oliganthus
Thwaites

Lasianthus oliganthus is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.

Leaves

acute to obtuse base, pointed apex, 4-5 lateral veins.

Trunk

branches slender, slightly rough, adpressed hairs.

Flowers

very small, sessile, solitary, or 2 or 3.

Fruits

very small, depressed berry, truncate at top.

Ecology

rain forest understory of wet zone.

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