Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
okinawensis
ID:
938248

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hatus.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
J. Phytogeogr. Taxon. 34: 9 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937586

Common Names

  • Damnacanthus okinawensis
  • Okinawensis Damnacanthus
  • Okinawa Damnacanthus

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Description

Damnacanthus okinawensis (also called 'Okinawa thistle', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Japan, and is found in grasslands, forests, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Damnacanthus okinawensis 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 okinawensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed enclosed in a thin, papery capsule. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Damnacanthus okinawensis 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 okinawensis

Damnacanthus okinawensis is native to Japan 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-56256: Based on the initial data import
Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.