Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
buchananiifolium
ID:
938342

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hallier f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 37: 13 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937680

Common Names

  • Daphniphyllum buchananiifolium
  • Buchananiifolium Daphniphyllum
  • Buchananiifolium Daphniphyllum-bush

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Description

Daphniphyllum buchananiifolium (also called Buchananii-Leaved Daphniphyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in wet forests, meadows, and along riverbanks, and has white flowers with yellow and brown stripes.

Uses & Benefits

Daphniphyllum buchananiifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Daphniphyllum buchananiifolium has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daphniphyllum buchananiifolium is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is best grown in an area with good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases. It can be propagated by seed in the spring or by cuttings in the summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and placed in a rooting medium.

Where to Find Daphniphyllum buchananiifolium

Daphniphyllum buchananiifolium can be found in tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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