Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
laurifolia
ID:
527090

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harv.) N.Robson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 39: 32 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526422

Common Names

  • Allocassine laurifolia
  • Laurifolia
  • Laurifolia Palm

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Synonyms

  • Cassine laurifolia (Harv.) Davison [unknown]
  • Elaeodendron laurifolium Harv. [unknown]
  • Cassine laurifolia Davison [unknown]

Description

Allocassine laurifolia (also called laurifolia allocassine, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a woody base and a rosette of leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Allocassine laurifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allocassine laurifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allocassine laurifolia is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.

Where to Find Allocassine laurifolia

Allocassine laurifolia is native to Mexico and can be found growing in moist, shady areas.

Allocassine laurifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allocassine laurifolia?

Allocassine laurifolia

What is the common name of Allocassine laurifolia?

Laurel-leaved Allocassine

What is the natural habitat of Allocassine laurifolia?

Tropical moist forests

Species in the Allocassine genus

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2629026: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Norman Keith Bonner Robson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Robson' in the authors string.