Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
daemia
ID:
392885

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forssk.) Chiov.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Res. Sci. Somalia Ital. 1: 115 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392217



Common Names

  • Pergularia daemia
  • Daemia Pergularia
  • Daemia Velvet Plant


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Synonyms

  • Asclepias daemia Forssk. [unknown]
  • Asclepias echinata Roxb. [unknown]
  • Asclepias echinata Decne. [illegitimate]
  • Asclepias scandens P.Beauv. [illegitimate]
  • Daemia bicolor Sweet [unknown]
  • Doemia cordifolia K.Schum. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Doemia extensa R.Br. [unknown]
  • Doemia forskali Schult. [unknown]
  • Doemia guineensis G.Don [unknown]
  • Doemia scandens G.Don ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Pergularia daemia daemia [unknown]
  • Daemia extensa (Jacq.) R.Br. ex Schult. [unknown]

Description

Pergularia daemia (also called 'Daemia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Pergularia. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and yellowish-white flowers. The leaves and stems of Pergularia daemia are used in herbal medicine.

Uses & Benefits

Pergularia daemia is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pergularia daemia sub. garipensis (E.Mey.) Goyder
Pergularia daemia sub. barbata (Klotzsch) Goyder
Pergularia daemia sub. daemia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pergularia daemia is a white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pergularia daemia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pergularia daemia

Pergularia daemia is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Pergularia daemia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pergularia daemia?

Pergularia daemia

What is the common name of Pergularia daemia?

Daemia

What is the natural habitat of Pergularia daemia?

Tropical forests

Species in the Pergularia genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2404371: Based on the initial data import
Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.