Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
mollis
ID:
520155

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 343 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519487

Common Names

  • Actinodaphne Mollis
  • Soft Daphne
  • Soft Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Jozoste mollis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Actinodaphne mollis (also called Soft Camphor, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Actinodaphne mollis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinodaphne mollis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in small, dense clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinodaphne mollis 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 mollis

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

Actinodaphne mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinodaphne mollis?

Actinodaphne mollis

What is the common name of Actinodaphne mollis?

Soft Daphne

Where is Actinodaphne mollis found?

Actinodaphne mollis is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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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