Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
spathulata
ID:
520834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 5: 110 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520166

Common Names

  • Adenodaphne Spathulata
  • Spathulate Adenodaphne
  • Spathulata Tree

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Description

Adenodaphne spathulata (also called Spatulate Daphne, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Asia. It has a woody stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Adenodaphne spathulata 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 spathulata has small yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenodaphne spathulata 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 spathulata

Adenodaphne spathulata is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Adenodaphne spathulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenodaphne spathulata?

Adenodaphne spathulata

What is the common name of Adenodaphne spathulata?

Spathulate Daphne

What is the natural habitat of Adenodaphne spathulata?

Mesic to wet forests and woodlands

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,