Actinodaphne sulcata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
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.JuliaActinodaphne 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation 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.