Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
eryngioides
ID:
520233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Pug. Pl. Nov. Syr. : 16 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519565



Common Names

  • Actinolema eryngioides
  • Eryngioides Daphne
  • Eryngioides Laurel


Searching for Actinolema eryngioides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Astrantia eryngioides Koso-Pol. [unknown]

Description

Actinolema eryngioides (also called 'Eryngium-like Actinolema', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub found in rainforest areas of India and Sri Lanka. It has a dense, spreading habit and is often found in sheltered areas of the forest. Its leaves are glossy green and its bark is dark grey. It produces small white flowers in spring and summer.

Uses & Benefits

Actinolema eryngioides is used for timber, fuelwood, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Actinolema eryngioides is small and white, with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Actinolema eryngioides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Actinolema eryngioides can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Actinolema eryngioides

Actinolema eryngioides is native to India, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Actinolema eryngioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinolema eryngioides?

Actinolema eryngioides

What is the natural habitat of Actinolema eryngioides?

It is found in moist evergreen forests in India.

What are the uses of Actinolema eryngioides?

It is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

Species in the Actinolema genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References