Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
520836

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nouv.-Calédonie & Dépend. 5: 108 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520168

Common Names

  • Adenodaphne Uniflora
  • One-flowered Adenodaphne
  • Uniflora Tree

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Synonyms

  • Litsea uniflora Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Adenodaphne uniflora (also called Single-Flowered 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 uniflora 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Adenodaphne uniflora var. francii (Däniker) Kosterm.
Adenodaphne uniflora var. uniflora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenodaphne uniflora 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 uniflora 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 uniflora

Adenodaphne uniflora is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Adenodaphne uniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenodaphne uniflora?

Adenodaphne uniflora

What is the common name of Adenodaphne uniflora?

One-flowered Daphne

What is the natural habitat of Adenodaphne uniflora?

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,

References

André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:907880-1: Based on the initial data import