Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
scleroptera
ID:
520208

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(1): 972 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519540

Common Names

  • Scaly Daphne
  • Daphne scleroptera
  • Actinodaphne scleroptera

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Synonyms

  • Jozoste scleroptera Kuntze [unknown]
  • Actinodaphne concolor Blume [illegitimate]

Description

Actinodaphne scleroptera (also called 'Hard Beakrush', among many other common names) is a small perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of India and Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is commonly found in moist forests and along riverbanks, and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Actinodaphne scleroptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinodaphne scleroptera has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinodaphne scleroptera can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Actinodaphne scleroptera

Actinodaphne scleroptera is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Actinodaphne scleroptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinodaphne scleroptera?

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What is the natural habitat of Actinodaphne scleroptera?

Actinodaphne scleroptera is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Asia.

What are the medicinal uses of Actinodaphne scleroptera?

Actinodaphne scleroptera has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Species in the Actinodaphne genus

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,