Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chakrab. & Vasudeva Rao) Chakrab.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 26: 676 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328893
Description
Alseodaphne nicobarica (also called Nicobar Alseodaphne, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and along streams. It is an evergreen tree and is adapted to survive in a wide range of temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Alseodaphne nicobarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alseodaphne nicobarica has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alseodaphne nicobarica is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape and encourage new growth.
Where to Find Alseodaphne nicobarica
Alseodaphne nicobarica can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Nicobar Islands.
Alseodaphne nicobarica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alseodaphne nicobarica?
Alseodaphne nicobarica
What is the common name of Alseodaphne nicobarica?
Nicobar Alseodaphne
What is the habitat of Alseodaphne nicobarica?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of the Nicobar Islands
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,