Danais magna - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Puff & R.Buchner
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia , 16: 37 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937634
Common Names
- Great Danais
- Danais Magna
- Great Danais
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Danais magna (also called Large 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 magna is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of fever, headaches, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Danais magna 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Danais magna 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 magna
Danais magna can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56301: Based on the initial data import
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.