Pancratium donaldi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
donaldi
ID:
729241
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blatt.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Asiat. Soc. Bengal 26: 360 (1930 publ. 1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728574
Common Names
- Donald's Sea Daffodil
- Donald's Trumpet Lily
- Donald's Sea Lily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pancratium donaldi (also called Donald's Pancratium, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to India, and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Pancratium donaldi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pancratium donaldi is white, with six petals and a prominent cluster of stamens. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedling is a small, slender plant with a single stem and small, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pancratium donaldi is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. When planting, be sure to space the plants at least 12 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune as needed to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.
Where to Find Pancratium donaldi
Pancratium donaldi is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Pancratium donaldi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pancratium donaldi?
Pancratium donaldi
What is the common name of Pancratium donaldi?
Donald's pancratium
What is the natural habitat of Pancratium donaldi?
It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula
Species in the Pancratium genus
Pancratium canariense, Pancratium centrale, Pancratium biflorum, Pancratium arabicum, Pancratium illyricum, Pancratium donaldi, Pancratium foetidum, Pancratium verecundum, Pancratium landesii, Pancratium zeylanicum, Pancratium parvicoronatum, Pancratium parvum, Pancratium longiflorum, Pancratium maritimum, Pancratium maximum, Pancratium trianthum, Pancratium tenuifolium, Pancratium tortuosum, Pancratium triflorum, Pancratium sickenbergeri, Pancratium st-mariae, Pancratium sanctae-mariae, Pancratium nairii,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-285934: Based on the initial data import
Ethelbert Blatter (1877-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blatt.' in the authors string.