Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
kochummenii
ID:
528112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Candollea 28: 115 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527444

Common Names

  • Kochummen's Alseodaphne
  • Alseodaphne Kochummenii
  • Kochummen Alseodaphne

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Description

Alseodaphne kochummenii (also called Kochummen's Alseodaphne, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China, and is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alseodaphne kochummenii 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 kochummenii is small, yellowish-white, fragrant and bisexual. The seed is small, ovoid and black. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alseodaphne kochummenii 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 kochummenii

Alseodaphne kochummenii is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in evergreen forests and moist deciduous forests.

Alseodaphne kochummenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alseodaphne kochummenii?

Alseodaphne kochummenii

What is the family of Alseodaphne kochummenii?

Lauraceae

What is the habitat of Alseodaphne kochummenii?

Moist, shady forests

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,