Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cernua
ID:
938266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 20: 137 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937604

Common Names

  • Danais cernua
  • Cernua Daisy
  • Cernua Daisy-bush

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Description

Danais cernua (also called 'drooping 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 cernua 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 cernua 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 cernua can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is a low maintenance plant and requires little care.

Where to Find Danais cernua

Danais cernua 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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