Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brickavillensis
ID:
938264

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.-F.Leroy ex Puff & R.Buchner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia , 16: 27 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937602

Common Names

  • Danais brickavillensis
  • Brickavillensis Daisy
  • Brickavillensis Daisy-bush

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Description

Danais brickavillensis (also called 'Brickaville 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 brickavillensis 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 brickavillensis is white with a yellow center, and is about 1.5 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 brickavillensis 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 brickavillensis

Danais brickavillensis can be found in 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56272: Based on the initial data import
Jean-François Leroy (1915-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-F.Leroy' in the authors string.
Christian Puff (1949-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Puff' in the authors string.
Ralf Buchner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Buchner' in the authors string.