Status:
valid
Authors:
Homolle
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 285 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937629
Common Names
- Long-peduncled Danais
- Danais Longipedunculata
- Long-peduncled Danais
Description
Danais longipedunculata (also called Long-peduncled Danais, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to Madagascar and is found in humid forests and shrublands. It has simple, alternate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Danais longipedunculata 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 longipedunculata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Danais longipedunculata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Danais longipedunculata
Danais longipedunculata 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,