Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipedunculata
ID:
938291

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

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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.

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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 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-56298: Based on the initial data import
Anne-Marie Homolle (1905-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Homolle' in the authors string.