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
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.
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 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,