Danae racemosa

The grape arbor ( Danae racemosa ), also known as Alexandrian laurels, is the only species in the genus Danae in the family of asparagus plants ( Asparagaceae ).

Features

The grape arbor is an evergreen shrub, reaching the heights of growth from 40 to 100 centimeters. It forms a rhizome. The stem is branched alternate. There are 5 to 7 bill leaves on the lateral branches. The bill leaves are lanceolate, pointed, and measure 5-8 × 1 to 2.5 centimeters. The flowers are hermaphrodite. The 5-8 flowers form loose clusters that are terminally attached to the side branches. The perianth is fused to two thirds in the throat is a fleshy ring.

Bloom time is from May to June.

Occurrence

The grape arbor is in southern Turkey and in Latakia in northwestern Iran and Talysh in shady oak forests and on cliffs at altitudes around 1000 meters in front.

Use

The grape arbor is rarely used as an ornamental plant. He is in culture at least since 1713.

Documents

• Eckhart J. Hunter, Friedrich Ebel, Peter Hanelt, Gerd Müller, K. (ed.): Rothmaler Exkursionsflora of Germany. Volume 5: Herbaceous ornamental and useful plants. Spektrum Akademischer Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg 2008, ISBN 978-3-8274-0918-8.

• Nolinoideen