Description
Alseodaphne intermedia (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 intermedia 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
Flower of Alseodaphne intermedia is small, yellowish-white, fragrant and bisexual. The seed is small, ovoid and black. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alseodaphne intermedia is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It has a dense, rounded crown and smooth, grey bark. The leaves are leathery, glossy, and dark green. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant, and appear in clusters in the spring. The fruit is a small, round, black drupe. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Alseodaphne intermedia
Alseodaphne intermedia is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in evergreen forests and moist deciduous forests.