Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
520134

Status:
valid

Authors:
Teschner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 385 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519466

Common Names

  • Actinodaphne Latifolia
  • Indian Laurel
  • Indian Bay Leaf

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Description

Actinodaphne latifolia (also called Broad-leaved 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 latifolia 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 latifolia 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 latifolia can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and placed in a moist potting mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall, with the divisions being replanted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Actinodaphne latifolia

Actinodaphne latifolia is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It can be found in tropical evergreen forests and moist deciduous forests.

Actinodaphne latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinodaphne latifolia?

Actinodaphne latifolia

What is the family of Actinodaphne latifolia?

Lauraceae

What is the habitat of Actinodaphne latifolia?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620905: Based on the initial data import
Hans Teschner (1894-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teschner' in the authors string.