Danais aurantiaca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Homolle
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 280 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937596
Common Names
- Danais aurantiaca
- Orange Danais
- Aurantiaca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Danais aurantiaca (also called 'orange danais', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in grasslands, forests, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Danais aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Danais aurantiaca is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed enclosed in a thin, papery capsule. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Danais aurantiaca is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is best grown in an area with good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Division should be done every three to four years to maintain the health of the plant.
Where to Find Danais aurantiaca
Danais aurantiaca is native to the tropical forests of Madagascar.
Species in the Danais genus
Danais andribensis, Danais aurantiaca, Danais baronii, Danais breviflora, Danais brickavillensis, Danais capituliformis, Danais cernua, Danais comorensis, Danais coronata, Danais corymbosa, Danais dauphinensis, Danais distinctinervia, Danais fragrans, Danais hispida, Danais humblotii, Danais ligustrifolia, Danais longipedunculata, Danais magna, Danais microcarpa, Danais nigra, Danais pauciflora, Danais pubescens, Danais rhamnifolia, Danais rubra, Danais sulcata, Danais terminalis, Danais tsaratananensis, Danais verticillata, Danais vestita, Danais volubilis, Danais xanthorrhoea, Danais antilahimenae, Danais disticha, Danais laciniata, Danais masoalana, Danais rakotovaoi, Danais randrianaivoi,
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-56267: Based on the initial data import
Anne-Marie Homolle (1905-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Homolle' in the authors string.