Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
luzonense
ID:
938419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 1: 309 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937757

Common Names

  • Daphniphyllum luzonense
  • Luzonense Daphniphyllum
  • Luzonense Daphniphyllum-bush

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Description

Daphniphyllum luzonense (also called Luzon Daphniphyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Philippines. It grows in wet forests, meadows, and along riverbanks, and has white flowers with yellow and pink-purple stripes.

Uses & Benefits

Daphniphyllum luzonense 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 luzonense 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 luzonense 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 luzonense

Daphniphyllum luzonense can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the Philippines.

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