Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rizzini) Kuijt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 18: 26 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538899
Common Names
- Antidaphne Antidaphneoides
- Antidaphne-Like Antidaphne
- Antidaphne-Like Club-Rush
Synonyms
- Ixidium antidaphneoides Rizzini [unknown]
Description
Antidaphne antidaphneoides (also called Antidaphne-like Antidaphne, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to tropical South America and is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas. The leaves are oblong and lanceolate with a leathery texture and the flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Antidaphne antidaphneoides is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antidaphne antidaphneoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antidaphne antidaphneoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or early summer for best results.
Where to Find Antidaphne antidaphneoides
Antidaphne antidaphneoides is found in tropical regions of South America.
Antidaphne antidaphneoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antidaphne antidaphneoides?
Antidaphne antidaphneoides
What is the common name of Antidaphne antidaphneoides?
Antidaphne-like Antidaphne
What is the natural habitat of Antidaphne antidaphneoides?
It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky areas.
Species in the Antidaphne genus
Species in the Santalaceae family
Acanthosyris annonagustata,
Acanthosyris asipapote,
Acanthosyris falcata,
Acanthosyris glabrata,
Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii,
Acanthosyris spinescens,
Amphorogyne celastroides,
Amphorogyne spicata,
Amphorogyne staufferi,
Anthobolus erythrocaulis,
Anthobolus filifolius,
Anthobolus foveolatus,
Anthobolus leptomeroides,
Antidaphne amazonensis,
Antidaphne andina,
Antidaphne antidaphneoides,
Antidaphne glaziovii,
Antidaphne hondurensis,
Antidaphne punctulata,
Antidaphne schottii,
Antidaphne viscoidea,
Antidaphne wrightii,
Arceuthobium abietinum,
Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae,
Arceuthobium americanum,
Arceuthobium apachecum,
Arceuthobium azoricum,
Arceuthobium bicarinatum,
Arceuthobium blumeri,
Arceuthobium californicum,
Arceuthobium campylopodum,
Arceuthobium chinense,
Arceuthobium cyanocarpum,
Arceuthobium divaricatum,
Arceuthobium douglasii,
Arceuthobium gillii,
Arceuthobium globosum,
Arceuthobium guatemalense,
Arceuthobium hondurense,
Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae,
Arceuthobium littorum,
Arceuthobium microcarpum,
Arceuthobium minutissimum,
Arceuthobium monticola,
Arceuthobium nigrum,
Arceuthobium occidentale,
Arceuthobium oxycedri,
Arceuthobium pendens,
Arceuthobium pini,
Arceuthobium pusillum,
References
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.