Damnacanthus indicus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indicus
ID:
938212
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.F.Gaertn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Carp. : 18 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937550
Common Names
- Damnacanthus indicus
- Indicus Damnacanthus
- Indian Damnacanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Damnacanthus indicus (also called Indian Teak, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It typically grows in open forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Damnacanthus indicus 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Damnacanthus indicus var. indicusDamnacanthus indicus var. microphyllus (Makino) Makino ex Nakai
Damnacanthus indicus var. pseudogiganteus Hatus.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Damnacanthus indicus 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 indicus 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 indicus
Damnacanthus indicus is native to India 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-56220: Based on the initial data import
Karl Friedrich von Gaertner (1772-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Gaertn.' in the authors string.