Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
elegans
ID:
520095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 256 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519427

Common Names

  • Actinodaphne elegans
  • Elegans Daphne
  • Elegans Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Jozoste elegans (Thwaites) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Actinodaphne elegans (also called 'Elegant Daphne', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub found in rainforest areas of India and Sri Lanka. It has a dense, spreading habit and is often found in sheltered areas of the forest. Its leaves are glossy green and its bark is dark grey. It produces small white flowers in spring and summer.

Uses & Benefits

Actinodaphne elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinodaphne elegans has small white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinodaphne elegans is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Once established, this plant is drought tolerant and prefers full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Actinodaphne elegans

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

Actinodaphne elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinodaphne elegans?

Actinodaphne elegans

What is the family of Actinodaphne elegans?

Lauraceae

What is the native range of Actinodaphne elegans?

Southeast Asia

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,

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