Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Candollea 28: 102 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527396
Common Names
- Alseodaphne birmanica
- Burmese Alseodaphne
- Birmanica Alseodaphne
Description
Alseodaphne birmanica (also called Chinese Rice Flower, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and its habitats include tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Alseodaphne birmanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Alseodaphne birmanica are small, white and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alseodaphne birmanica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Alseodaphne birmanica
Alseodaphne birmanica is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in moist, lowland forests.
Alseodaphne birmanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alseodaphne birmanica?
Alseodaphne birmanica
What is the family of Alseodaphne birmanica?
Lauraceae
What is the common name of Alseodaphne birmanica?
Birmanica Alseodaphne
Species in the Alseodaphne genus
Alseodaphne albifrons,
Alseodaphne archboldiana,
Alseodaphne bancana,
Alseodaphne birmanica,
Alseodaphne borneensis,
Alseodaphne dura,
Alseodaphne elmeri,
Alseodaphne elongata,
Alseodaphne foxiana,
Alseodaphne garciniicarpa,
Alseodaphne glauciflora,
Alseodaphne glaucina,
Alseodaphne gracilis,
Alseodaphne griffithii,
Alseodaphne habrotricha,
Alseodaphne himalayana,
Alseodaphne huanglianshanensis,
Alseodaphne insignis,
Alseodaphne intermedia,
Alseodaphne khasyana,
Alseodaphne kochummenii,
Alseodaphne longipes,
Alseodaphne macrantha,
Alseodaphne medogensis,
Alseodaphne micrantha,
Alseodaphne montana,
Alseodaphne nigrescens,
Alseodaphne oblanceolata,
Alseodaphne obovata,
Alseodaphne owdeni,
Alseodaphne paludosa,
Alseodaphne panduriformis,
Alseodaphne peduncularis,
Alseodaphne pendulifolia,
Alseodaphne perakensis,
Alseodaphne philippinensis,
Alseodaphne ramosii,
Alseodaphne rhododendropsis,
Alseodaphne ridleyi,
Alseodaphne rubriflora,
Alseodaphne rubrolignea,
Alseodaphne semecarpifolia,
Alseodaphne siamensis,
Alseodaphne suboppositifolia,
Alseodaphne sulcata,
Alseodaphne tomentosa,
Alseodaphne tonkinensis,
Alseodaphne utilis,
Alseodaphne wrayi,
Alseodaphne yunnanensis,
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,