Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
molochina
ID:
520156

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Syst. Laur. : 603 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519488

Common Names

  • Actinodaphne Molochina
  • Molochina Daphne
  • Molochina Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Jozoste molochina Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Actinodaphne molochina (also called Moloch 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 molochina 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 molochina 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 molochina 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 molochina

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

Actinodaphne molochina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinodaphne molochina?

Actinodaphne molochina

What is the common name of Actinodaphne molochina?

Molochina Daphne

Where is Actinodaphne molochina found?

Actinodaphne molochina 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,