Status:
valid
Authors:
(Barnett) D.J.Middleton & A.Weber
Source:
cmp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 777 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749203
Common Names
- Damrongia integra
- Integra Damrongia
- Integra Plant
Description
Damrongia integra (also called 'Integral Damrongia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It has pinnate leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Damrongia integra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Damrongia integra has small white flowers with yellow centers that are held in clusters of up to five. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Damrongia integra is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Damrongia integra requires minimal maintenance and can tolerate dry conditions.
Where to Find Damrongia integra
Damrongia integra can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Damrongia integra FAQ
What type of plant is Damrongia integra?
Damrongia integra is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Damrongia integra found?
Damrongia integra is found in Thailand.
What is the natural habitat of Damrongia integra?
The natural habitat of Damrongia integra is tropical moist montane forests.
Species in the Damrongia genus
Damrongia purpureolineata,
Damrongia cyanea,
Damrongia fulva,
Damrongia trisepala,
Damrongia lacunosa,
Damrongia integra,
Damrongia burmanica,
Damrongia clarkeana,
Damrongia orientalis,
Damrongia sumatrana,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,