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Damnacanthus
Scientific Name: Damnacanthus
Family: Rubiaceae
Category: Dicot
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Damnacanthus
Damnacanthus is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Rubiaceae family.
Considerations for Pets
- Some species, such as Damnacanthus indicus Variegata, have needle-like spines on the stems.
Considerations for Children
- Some species, such as Damnacanthus indicus Variegata, have needle-like spines on the stems.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Synonyms:
- Tetraplasia Rehder
- Damnacanthus formosanus Koidzumi
- Damnacanthus indicus C. F. Gaertner var. genuinus Makino
- Damnacanthus indicus C.F.Gaertn. subsp. major (Siebold et Zucc.) T. Yamaz.
- Damnacanthus major Siebold et Zuccarini.
Common Names
- Indian Damnacanthus Herb (English)
- 虎刺 (Chinese, Hu Ci)
- Hu Ci (Indian Damnacanthus herb)
- Aridoushi (Japanese, possibly referring to Damnacanthus indicus ssp. indicus or Damnacanthus indicus ssp. major)
Distribution and Habitat
- The genus is found from Assam to temperate eastern Asia.
Morphological Characteristics
- Some species exhibit heterophylly.
- Some species have paired thorns.
- Damnacanthus indicus Variegata has needle-like spines on the stems.
Quirky Facts
- Damnacanthus exhibits pollen dimorphism not only for size but also for the surface structure of the pollen.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Damnacanthus indicus can exhibit induced resistance against deer herbivory.
Further Information
- The Plant List: Includes 22 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus Damnacanthus, with 11 accepted species names.
- TROPICOS: Nomenclatural and Specimen Database of the Missouri Botanical Garden
- International Plant Names Index (IPNI)
- Australian Plant Name Index
- NYBG Virtual Herbarium
- Discover Life
- Wikimedia Commons
- USDA Plant Hardiness Map