English Common Name: Lasianthus tomentosus Chinese Name / 中文名: No information available Other Local Name: No information available Family Name: Rubiaceae Scientific Name: Lasianthus tomentosus Synonym: Lasianthus chryseus, Mephitidia obscura, Mephitidia tomentosa, Nonatelia tomentosa Classification: Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) > Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division) > Gentianales > Rubiaceae (Coffee Family) > Lasianthus Origin: Indochina to Malesia Growth Habit: Shrub Characteristic: A small and hairy plant with small hairy alternating purple berries. Care Requirements: Prefers semi-shade and moderate watering. Other Information: Lasianthus tomentosus is an endangered species. Pictures Location: Penang, Malaysia ![]() ![]() ![]() |