Status:
valid
Authors:
(Elmer) Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Enum. Philipp. Fl. Pl. 2: 191 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519558
Common Names
- Actinodaphne tayabensis
- Tayabensis Daphne
- Tayabensis Laurel
Synonyms
- Actinodaphne conferta (Merr.) Merr. [unknown]
- Litsea tayabensis Elmer [unknown]
- Litsea conferta Merr. [unknown]
Description
Actinodaphne tayabensis (also called 'Tayabensis Daphne', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub found in rainforest areas of India and Sri Lanka. It has a dense, spreading habit and is often found in sheltered areas of the forest. Its leaves are glossy green and its bark is dark grey. It produces small white flowers in spring and summer.
Uses & Benefits
Actinodaphne tayabensis is used for timber, fuelwood, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Actinodaphne tayabensis is small and white, with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Actinodaphne tayabensis can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Actinodaphne tayabensis
Actinodaphne tayabensis is native to India, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Actinodaphne tayabensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actinodaphne tayabensis?
Actinodaphne tayabensis
What is the natural habitat of Actinodaphne tayabensis?
It is found in moist evergreen forests in India.
What are the uses of Actinodaphne tayabensis?
It is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
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,