Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
laurifolium
ID:
380143

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 2: 307 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379475

Common Names

  • Laurel-leaved nephradenia
  • Laurel-leaved false-laurel
  • Laurel-leaved false-bay

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Synonyms

  • Macroditassa laurifolia (Decne.) Fontella [unknown]
  • Roulinia barbata Turcz. [unknown]
  • Blepharodon laurifolium Decne. [unknown]
  • Blepharodon linearifolius Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ditassa barbata (Turcz.) E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Ditassa reflexa E.Fourn. [unknown]

Description

Nephradenia laurifolium (also called Laurifolium Nephradenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Nephradenia laurifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nephradenia laurifolium has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nephradenia laurifolium is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay. It should be fertilized every spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Nephradenia laurifolium

Nephradenia laurifolium is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Nephradenia laurifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nephradenia laurifolium?

Nephradenia laurifolium

What is the common name of Nephradenia laurifolium?

Laurel-leaved Water-starwort

What is the habitat of Nephradenia laurifolium?

It is found in shallow water of lakes, ponds, and ditches

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Daydon Jackson (1846-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.D.Jacks.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:99842-1: Based on the initial data import