Status:
valid
Authors:
Teschner
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 387 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519469
Common Names
- Actinodaphne Ledermannii
- Ledermann's Daphne
- Ledermann's Laurel
Description
Actinodaphne ledermannii (also called Ledermann's 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 ledermannii 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
The flower of Actinodaphne ledermannii is a white or pale yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf blade.
Cultivation and Propagation
Actinodaphne ledermannii 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 ledermannii
Actinodaphne ledermannii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It can be found in tropical evergreen forests and moist deciduous forests.
Actinodaphne ledermannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actinodaphne ledermannii?
Actinodaphne ledermannii
What is the family of Actinodaphne ledermannii?
Lauraceae
What is the habitat of Actinodaphne ledermannii?
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,