Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
beddomei
ID:
938337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1916: 268 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937675

Common Names

  • Beddome's Daphniphyllum
  • Daphniphyllum Beddomei
  • Beddome's Daphniphyllum

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Description

Daphniphyllum beddomei (also called Beddome's Daphniphyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to India. It grows in wet forests, meadows, and along riverbanks, and has white flowers with yellow and purple stripes.

Uses & Benefits

Daphniphyllum beddomei is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, coughs, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Daphniphyllum beddomei has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daphniphyllum beddomei is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is best grown in an area with good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases. It can be propagated by seed in the spring or by cuttings in the summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and placed in a rooting medium.

Where to Find Daphniphyllum beddomei

Daphniphyllum beddomei can be found in tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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