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Damnacanthus indicus

Scientific Name: Damnacanthus indicus

Family: Rubiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Damnacanthus indicus

Damnacanthus indicus, also known as Aridoshi, is a flowering plant belonging to the Rubiaceae family.

Considerations for Pets

  • Damnacanthus indicus 'Variegatus' has needle-like spines on the stems.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Damnacanthus indicus C. F. Gaertner
  • Family: Rubiaceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Damnacanthus esquirolii H. Lveill
    • Damnacanthus formosanus (Nakai) Koidzumi
    • Damnacanthus indicus var. genuinus Makino
  • Subspecies:
    • Damnacanthus indicus ssp. majo
    • Damnacanthus indicus ssp. indicus
    • Damnacanthus indicus subsp. major (Siebold et Zucc.) T. Yamaz.

Distribution and Habitat

  • The plant is found in China.
  • A specimen was collected in Misamis Oriental province, Mindanao, Philippines.
  • It has been observed in post-mined peatland areas.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Damnacanthus indicus 'Variegatus' has variegated foliage with green, ivory, and pink colors.
  • It has needle-like spines on the stems.
  • It produces fragrant white flowers followed by scarlet fruit.
  • It is a low-growing groundcover.

Quirky Facts

  • There are reports of Damnacanthus indicus exhibiting induced resistance against deer herbivory.

Chemical Constituents

  • Contains anthraquinones such as 5-hydroxy-1,2-methylenedioxyanthraquinone, damnacanthal, juzunol, and damnacanthol.
  • Contains oleanolic acid and ursolic acid.

Resources and Further Information

  • TROPICOS: Nomenclatural and Specimen Database of the Missouri Botanical Garden
  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
  • Discover Life
  • The Plant List
  • International Plant Names Index (IPNI)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG Virtual Herbarium
  • Dave's Garden
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • PlantSystematics.org
  • ResearchGate