Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
henryi
ID:
938208

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Lév.) H.S.Lo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17: 108 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937546

Common Names

  • Damnacanthus henryi
  • Henryi Damnacanthus
  • Henry's Damnacanthus

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Description

Damnacanthus henryi (also called Henry's Damnacanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Menispermaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Damnacanthus henryi is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of fever, headaches, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Damnacanthus henryi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Damnacanthus henryi is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Damnacanthus henryi

Damnacanthus henryi is native to China and can be found in moist forests.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56217: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.
Hsien Shui Lo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Lo' in the authors string.