Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
punctulata
ID:
539576

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Clos) Kuijt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 18: 28 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538908



Common Names

  • Antidaphne Punctulata
  • Punctulate Antidaphne
  • Punctulate Club-Rush


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Synonyms

  • Eremolepis punctulata (Clos) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Eremolepis verrucosa Griseb. [unknown]
  • Lepidoceras punctulatum Clos [unknown]

Description

Antidaphne punctulata (also called Spotted 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 punctulata 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 punctulata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidaphne punctulata 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 punctulata

Antidaphne punctulata is native to tropical regions of South America.

Antidaphne punctulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidaphne punctulata?

Antidaphne punctulata

What is the natural habitat of Antidaphne punctulata?

Tropical rainforests of Central America

What is the average height of Antidaphne punctulata?

2-3 meters

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2642281: Based on the initial data import
Dominique Clos (1821-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clos' in the authors string.
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.