Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
528117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Candollea 28: 117 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527449

Common Names

  • Macrantha Alseodaphne
  • Alseodaphne Macrantha
  • Large-Flowered Alseodaphne

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Description

Alseodaphne macrantha (also called Chinese Daphne, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It has oblong-lanceolate leaves that are 6-15 cm long and 2-4 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Alseodaphne macrantha 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 macrantha 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 macrantha 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 macrantha

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

Alseodaphne macrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alseodaphne macrantha?

Alseodaphne macrantha

What type of plant is Alseodaphne macrantha?

Evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Alseodaphne macrantha?

Tropical and subtropical 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,