Actinodaphne spathulifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathulifolia
ID:
520219
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Julia
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 57: 88 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519551
Common Names
- Spatulate-leaved Daphne
- Daphne spathulifolia
- Actinodaphne spathulifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Actinodaphne spathulifolia (also called 'Spathulate 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 spathulifolia has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Actinodaphne spathulifolia is small and white, with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actinodaphne spathulifolia 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 spathulifolia
Actinodaphne spathulifolia is native to India, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Actinodaphne spathulifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actinodaphne spathulifolia?
Actinodaphne spathulifolia
What is the natural habitat of Actinodaphne spathulifolia?
It is found in moist evergreen forests in India.
What are the uses of Actinodaphne spathulifolia?
It is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620984: Based on the initial data import
Julia Sang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Julia' in the authors string.