Status:
valid
Authors:
Perkins
Source:
cmp
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 101: 46 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637425
Common Names
- Diels' Daphnandra
- Diels' Daphne
- Bluebells
Description
Daphnandra dielsii (also called Diels' Daphnandra, among many other common names) is a species of perennial plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in humid forests at elevations of 500–1000 m. It has a short, creeping rhizome with short, cylindrical pseudobulbs and a single, apical leaf. The flowers are small and yellow in color.
Uses & Benefits
Daphnandra dielsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Daphnandra dielsii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Daphnandra dielsii is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings of the stems in spring or summer and rooting them in moist, well-drained soil. Division of the plant can also be done in spring or summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Daphnandra dielsii
Daphnandra dielsii can be found in China.
Species in the Daphnandra genus
Species in the Atherospermataceae family
Atherosperma dilatatum,
Atherosperma elongatum,
Atherosperma moschatum,
Atherosperma muticum,
Atherosperma tasmanicum,
Daphnandra apatela,
Daphnandra johnsonii,
Daphnandra melasmena,
Daphnandra dielsii,
Daphnandra micrantha,
Daphnandra repandula,
Daphnandra tenuipes,
Doryphora aromatica,
Doryphora sassafras,
Dryadodaphne trachyphloia,
Dryadodaphne crassa,
Dryadodaphne novoguineensis,
Laurelia sempervirens,
Laurelia novae-zelandiae,
Nemuaron vieillardii,