Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
javanica
ID:
520124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(1): 969 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519456

Common Names

  • Java Daphne
  • Daphne javanica
  • Actinodaphne javanica

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Description

Actinodaphne javanica (also called Java Laurel, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery, glossy leaves. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Actinodaphne javanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinodaphne javanica has small white flowers, with a single seed in each flower. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinodaphne javanica is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Actinodaphne javanica

Actinodaphne javanica is native to Java, Indonesia. It can be found in tropical evergreen forests, moist deciduous forests, and wet meadows.

Actinodaphne javanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinodaphne javanica?

Actinodaphne javanica

What is the family of Actinodaphne javanica?

Lauraceae

What is the habitat of Actinodaphne javanica?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

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,