Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
labordei
ID:
938229

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Lév.) H.S.Lo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17: 107 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937567

Common Names

  • Damnacanthus labordei
  • Labordei Damnacanthus
  • Laborde's Damnacanthus

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Description

Damnacanthus labordei (also called Laborde's 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 labordei 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 labordei 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Damnacanthus labordei 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 labordei

Damnacanthus labordei is native to China and can be found in moist forests.

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-56237: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.
Hsien Shui Lo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Lo' in the authors string.