Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 5: 114 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520165
Common Names
- Adenodaphne Macrophylla
- Large-leaved Adenodaphne
- Macrophylla Tree
Description
Adenodaphne macrophylla (also called Large-Leaved Daphne, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It has a woody stem and large, glossy leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Adenodaphne macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenodaphne macrophylla has small yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenodaphne macrophylla can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers dry, well-drained soils and full sun. It is a short-lived perennial, so it should be divided every two to three years to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Adenodaphne macrophylla
Adenodaphne macrophylla is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Adenodaphne macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenodaphne macrophylla?
Adenodaphne macrophylla
What is the common name of Adenodaphne macrophylla?
Large-leaved Daphne
What is the natural habitat of Adenodaphne macrophylla?
Mesic to wet forests and woodlands
Species in the Adenodaphne genus
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,