Actinodaphne stenophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenophylla
ID:
520222
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thwaites
Source:
cmp
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 256 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519554
Common Names
- Actinodaphne stenophylla
- Stenophylla Daphne
- Stenophylla Laurel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Jozoste stenophylla (Thwaites) Kuntze [unknown]
- Actinodaphne thwaitesii Meisn. [unknown]
Description
Actinodaphne stenophylla (also called 'Narrow Beakrush', among many other common names) is a small perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of India and Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is commonly found in moist forests and along riverbanks, and is often used as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Actinodaphne stenophylla has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Actinodaphne stenophylla is small and white, with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actinodaphne stenophylla 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 Actinodaphne stenophylla
Actinodaphne stenophylla is native to India, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Actinodaphne stenophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actinodaphne stenophylla?
Actinodaphne stenophylla
What is the natural habitat of Actinodaphne stenophylla?
It is found in moist evergreen forests in India.
What are the uses of Actinodaphne stenophylla?
It is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
Species in the Actinodaphne genus
Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620987: Based on the initial data import
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.