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Donax canniformis

Scientific Name: Donax canniformis

Family: Marantaceae

Category: Monocot

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Donax canniformis: An Overview

Donax canniformis, also known as Common Donax, Bemban, Bamban Ai, or Bamban Batu, is a fascinating plant with a wide distribution. This page provides an overview of its taxonomy, distribution, and other interesting facts.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Donax canniformis (G.Forst.) K.Schum
  • Common Names: Common Donax, Bemban, Bamban Ai, Bamban Batu

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Marantaceae
  • Genus: Donax
  • Accepted Name: Donax canniformis (G.Forst.) K.Schum
  • Synonyms:
    • Actoplanes canniformis (G.Forst) K.Schum
    • Actoplanes grandis (Miq.) K.Schum
    • Actoplanes ridleyi
    • Ataenidia grandis
    • Thalia canniformis
    • Maranta grandis
    • Donax parviflora
  • Note: The species was initially described by Johann Georg Adam Forster, and later given its currently accepted name by Karl Moritz Schumann.

Distribution and Habitat

Donax canniformis is widespread in the following regions:

  • Asia-Temperate: Eastern Asia (Taiwan)
  • Asia-Tropical: Indo-China (Andaman Islands, Cambodia, Myanmar, Nicobar Islands, Thailand, Vietnam), Malesia (Borneo)

It is found in the undergrowth of rainforests.

Morphological Characteristics

Donax canniformis is described as a perennial, stout, tufted rhizomatous, erect and shrub-like herb. It typically grows to a height of 2-5 meters, featuring true, slender, and sympodially branching stems.

Quirky Facts

  • The name canniformis is Latin, meaning "reed/cane-like," suggesting a resemblance to reeds or canes.
  • The genus name Donax is also used for a genus of mollusks.

Traditional Uses

It is traditionally used for ear ache.

Further Information

  • Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
  • International Plant Names Index
  • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Tropicos
  • Discover Life