Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) D.J.Middleton & A.Weber
Source:
cmp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 777 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749196
Common Names
- Damrongia lacunosa
- Hollow Damrongia
- Hollowed Damrongia
Description
Damrongia lacunosa (also called 'Climbing Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a climbing plant with pinnate leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Damrongia lacunosa 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 lacunosa 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 lacunosa 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 lacunosa requires minimal maintenance and can tolerate dry conditions.
Where to Find Damrongia lacunosa
Damrongia lacunosa can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Damrongia lacunosa FAQ
What type of plant is Damrongia lacunosa?
Damrongia lacunosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Damrongia lacunosa found?
Damrongia lacunosa is found in Thailand.
What is the natural habitat of Damrongia lacunosa?
The natural habitat of Damrongia lacunosa 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,