Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
sulcata
ID:
520223

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Julia

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 57: 89 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519555

Common Names

  • Actinodaphne sulcata
  • Sulcata Daphne
  • Sulcata Laurel

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Description

Actinodaphne sulcata (also called 'Furrowed 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 sulcata has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Actinodaphne sulcata var. longipetiolata S.Julia
Actinodaphne sulcata var. sulcata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Actinodaphne sulcata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinodaphne sulcata can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Actinodaphne sulcata

Actinodaphne sulcata is native to India, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Actinodaphne sulcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinodaphne sulcata?

Actinodaphne sulcata

What is the natural habitat of Actinodaphne sulcata?

It is found in moist evergreen forests in India.

What are the uses of Actinodaphne sulcata?

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-2620988: Based on the initial data import
Julia Sang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Julia' in the authors string.