Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
daphnoides
ID:
838516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 1: 351 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837851

Common Names

  • Daphnoides Leptaulus
  • Daphnoides Leaf Flower
  • Leptaulus daphnoides

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Description

Leptaulus daphnoides (also called White-flowered Daphne, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Thymelaeaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in rocky and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leptaulus daphnoides is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptaulus daphnoides has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptaulus daphnoides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seeds, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Leptaulus daphnoides

Leptaulus daphnoides is found in Central and East Africa.

Leptaulus daphnoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptaulus daphnoides?

Leptaulus daphnoides

What is the family of Leptaulus daphnoides?

Arecaceae

What is the common name of Leptaulus daphnoides?

Daphne-like leptaulus

Species in the Cardiopteridaceae family

Cardiopteris moluccana, Cardiopteris quinqueloba, Citronella apogon, Citronella costaricensis, Citronella engleriana, Citronella gongonha, Citronella incarum, Citronella latifolia, Citronella lucidula, Citronella macrocarpa, Citronella melliodora, Citronella moorei, Citronella mucronata, Citronella paniculata, Citronella philippinensis, Citronella samoensis, Citronella sarmentosa, Citronella silvatica, Citronella smythii, Citronella suaveolens, Citronella vitiensis, Citronella hirsuta, Dendrobangia boliviana, Dendrobangia multinervia, Gonocaryum calleryanum, Gonocaryum cognatum, Gonocaryum crassifolium, Gonocaryum gracile, Gonocaryum impressinervium, Gonocaryum litorale, Gonocaryum lobbianum, Gonocaryum macrophyllum, Gonocaryum minus, Gonocaryum poilanei, Gonocaryum sleumeri, Leptaulus citrioides, Leptaulus congolanus, Leptaulus daphnoides, Leptaulus grandifolius, Leptaulus holstii, Leptaulus madagascariensis, Pseudobotrys dorae, Pseudobotrys cauliflorus,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:607986-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.