Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
520051

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(1): 211 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519383

Common Names

  • Acuminate Beak-rush
  • Acuminate Rhynchospora
  • Acuminate Needle-grass

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Synonyms

  • Litsea acuminata (Blume) Sa.Kurata [unknown]
  • Litsea nantoensis Hayata [unknown]
  • Machilus longifolia Blume [unknown]
  • Actinodaphne longifolia (Blume) Nakai [unknown]
  • Actinodaphne nantoensis (Hayata) Hayata [unknown]
  • Fiwa longifolia (Blume) Nakai [unknown]
  • Fiwa nantoensis (Hayata) Nakai [unknown]
  • Iozoste acuminata Blume [unknown]
  • Actinodaphne morrisonensis nantoensis (Hayata) Yamam. [unknown]
  • Litsea dolichocarpa Hayata [unknown]
  • Tetradenia dolichocarpa (Hayata) Makino & Nemoto [unknown]

Description

Actinodaphne acuminata (also called Acuminate Laurel, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia. It has leathery, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows best in partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Actinodaphne acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make tea and its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinodaphne acuminata has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinodaphne acuminata can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in early spring or fall, and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Actinodaphne acuminata

Actinodaphne acuminata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Actinodaphne acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinodaphne acuminata?

Actinodaphne acuminata

What is the common name of Actinodaphne acuminata?

Acuminate Bay Laurel

Where is Actinodaphne acuminata native to?

India

Species in the Actinodaphne genus

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,