Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
calycinum
ID:
938346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hongk. : 316 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937684

Common Names

  • Daphniphyllum calycinum
  • Calycinum Daphniphyllum
  • Calycinum Daphniphyllum-bush

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Description

Daphniphyllum calycinum (also called Calycinum 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 orange stripes.

Uses & Benefits

Daphniphyllum calycinum 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 calycinum 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 calycinum 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 calycinum

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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56350: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.