Lasianthus oblongus
Lasianthus oblongus, commonly known as a member of the Rubiaceae family, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for developing new therapeutic treatments in herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Lasianthus oblongus
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. It is further identified by the genus Lasianthus, specifically as the species Lasianthus oblongus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lasianthus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, it can be found growing in Thailand. Furthermore, its presence extends into the Malesia zone. Specifically, the species is documented to occur in Malaya. These locations define the primary natural range for Lasianthus oblongus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Activities
Lasianthus oblongus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |