Damnacanthus giganteus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
giganteus
ID:
938205
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Trees Shrubs Japan : 412 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937543
Common Names
- Gigantic Damnacanthus
- Damnacanthus giganteus
- Giganteus Damnacanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Damnacanthus giganteus (also called Giant Damnacanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Menispermaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Damnacanthus giganteus is used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of fever, headaches, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Damnacanthus giganteus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Damnacanthus giganteus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Damnacanthus giganteus
Damnacanthus giganteus is native to China and can be found in moist forests.
Species in the Damnacanthus genus
Damnacanthus angustifolius, Damnacanthus biflorus, Damnacanthus giganteus, Damnacanthus guangxiensis, Damnacanthus hainanensis, Damnacanthus henryi, Damnacanthus indicus, Damnacanthus labordei, Damnacanthus macrophyllus, Damnacanthus major, Damnacanthus officinarum, Damnacanthus okinawensis, Damnacanthus tsaii,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56214: Based on the initial data import
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.