Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviflora
ID:
938263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 163 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937601

Common Names

  • Danais breviflora
  • Short-flowered Danais
  • Breviflora

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Description

Danais breviflora (also called 'short-flowered 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 breviflora 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 breviflora is white with a yellow center, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, round, black seed about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Danais breviflora 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 breviflora

Danais breviflora is native to the tropical forests of Madagascar.

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,

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