Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
davidii
ID:
726000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 37: 73 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725333



Common Names

  • David's Orchid
  • Placea Davidii
  • David's Placea


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Description

Placea davidii (also called David's Placea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is a climbing shrub with thick, succulent leaves and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Placea davidii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Placea davidii has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Placea davidii is an evergreen, perennial climber with fragrant, star-shaped flowers. It is best grown in a sheltered, sunny spot in well-drained soil. Propagation is by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or by layering in spring.

Where to Find Placea davidii

Placea davidii is native to the tropical forests of the Philippines.

Placea davidii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Placea davidii?

Placea davidii

What are the common names of Placea davidii?

Placea davidii is also known as the Chinese Star Jasmine.

What is the natural habitat of Placea davidii?

Placea davidii is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-285427: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.