Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
majus
ID:
938429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 76 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937767

Common Names

  • Daphniphyllum majus
  • Majus Daphniphyllum
  • Majus Daphniphyllum-bush

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Description

Daphniphyllum majus (also called Large 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-brown stripes.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Daphniphyllum majus var. majus
Daphniphyllum majus var. phanrangense (Gagnep.) T.C.Huang
Daphniphyllum majus var. pierrei (Hance) T.C.Huang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Daphniphyllum majus 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 majus is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in a well-drained, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. It can also be grown in containers or pots.

Where to Find Daphniphyllum majus

Daphniphyllum majus can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

References