Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
americana
ID:
638679

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) J.R.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Proc. Boston Soc. Nat. Hist. 34: 242 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638011



Common Names

  • Daphnopsis
  • Americana
  • American Daphnopsis


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Synonyms

  • Laurus americana Mill. [unknown]
  • Daphne americana Mill. [unknown]
  • Daphne bonplandiana Kunth [unknown]
  • Daphne lagetto Bonpl. ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Daphne obovata Humb. & Bonpl. ex Wikstr. [unknown]
  • Daphnopsis bonplandiana Standl. [unknown]
  • Daphnopsis bonplandiana mollis Meisn. [unknown]
  • Daphnopsis lindenii Meisn. [unknown]
  • Hargasseria mexicana C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Hargasseria schiedeana Endl. [unknown]
  • Daphnopsis americana americana [unknown]

Description

Daphnopsis americana (also called Daphnopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is a small, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and a short stem. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and it grows in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Daphnopsis americana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Daphnopsis americana sub. caribaea (Griseb.) Nevling
Daphnopsis americana sub. cestrifolia (Kunth) Nevling
Daphnopsis americana sub. ecuadorensis (Domke) Nevling
Daphnopsis americana sub. salicifolia (Endl.) Nevling
Daphnopsis americana sub. tinifolia (Sw.) Nevling
Daphnopsis americana sub. guatemalensis Nevling

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white flowers with a pinkish hue. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Small, green seedlings with a pinkish hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daphnopsis americana is a small, evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers. It is best grown in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Propagate by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer or by layering in spring.

Where to Find Daphnopsis americana

Daphnopsis americana can be found in the Himalayas and western China.

Daphnopsis americana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daphnopsis americana?

Daphnopsis americana

What is the family of Daphnopsis americana?

Thymelaeaceae

What is the common name of Daphnopsis americana?

American Daphnopsis

Species in the Daphnopsis genus

Daphnopsis alainii, Daphnopsis alpestris, Daphnopsis americana, Daphnopsis angustifolia, Daphnopsis anomala, Daphnopsis bissei, Daphnopsis boliviana, Daphnopsis brasiliensis, Daphnopsis brevifolia, Daphnopsis calcicola, Daphnopsis caracasana, Daphnopsis coriacea, Daphnopsis correae, Daphnopsis costaricensis, Daphnopsis crassifolia, Daphnopsis crispotomentosa, Daphnopsis cuneata, Daphnopsis dircoides, Daphnopsis ekmanii, Daphnopsis equatorialis, Daphnopsis espinosae, Daphnopsis fasciculata, Daphnopsis ficina, Daphnopsis filipedunculata, Daphnopsis flavida, Daphnopsis folsomii, Daphnopsis gemmiflora, Daphnopsis grandis, Daphnopsis granitica, Daphnopsis granvillei, Daphnopsis guacacoa, Daphnopsis guaiquinimae, Daphnopsis hammelii, Daphnopsis helleriana, Daphnopsis hispaniolica, Daphnopsis lagunae, Daphnopsis liebmannii, Daphnopsis longipedunculata, Daphnopsis macrocarpa, Daphnopsis macrophylla, Daphnopsis malacophylla, Daphnopsis martii, Daphnopsis megacarpa, Daphnopsis mexiae, Daphnopsis mollis, Daphnopsis monocephala, Daphnopsis morii, Daphnopsis nevlingiana, Daphnopsis nevlingii, Daphnopsis oblongifolia,

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2757356: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.
John Robert Johnston (1880-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Johnst.' in the authors string.