Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
moluccana
ID:
520158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 344 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519490

Common Names

  • Actinodaphne Moluccana
  • Moluccan Daphne
  • Moluccan Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Jozoste moluccana Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Actinodaphne moluccana (also called Moluccan Camphor, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 20 m tall. It is native to Indonesia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Actinodaphne moluccana 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 moluccana 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 moluccana can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Actinodaphne moluccana

Actinodaphne moluccana is native to Indonesia. It can be found in tropical evergreen forests, moist deciduous forests, and wet meadows.

Actinodaphne moluccana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinodaphne moluccana?

Actinodaphne moluccana

What is the common name of Actinodaphne moluccana?

Moluccan Daphne

Where is Actinodaphne moluccana found?

Actinodaphne moluccana is found in Indonesia and the Philippines

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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