Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
520144

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Syst. Laur. : 598 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519476

Common Names

  • Actinodaphne Macrophylla
  • Large-Leaved Daphne
  • Large-Leaved Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Jozoste macrophylla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Jozoste maingayi Kuntze [unknown]
  • Malapoenna macrophylla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Actinodaphne maingayi Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Litsea macrophylla Blume [unknown]
  • Actinodaphne maingayi elliptica Gamble [unknown]

Description

Actinodaphne macrophylla (also called Large-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 macrophylla 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

The flower of Actinodaphne macrophylla is a white or pale yellow spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinodaphne macrophylla 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 macrophylla

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

Actinodaphne macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinodaphne macrophylla?

Actinodaphne macrophylla

What is the common name of Actinodaphne macrophylla?

Large-leaved Daphne

What is the family of Actinodaphne macrophylla?

Lauraceae

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,