Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
obovata
ID:
528131

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
New Crit. Mal. Pl. 4: 17 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527463

Common Names

  • Alseodaphne obovata
  • Obovata Laurel
  • Chinese Laurel

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Description

Alseodaphne obovata (also called Chinese Daphne, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 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 4-10 cm long and 2-3 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Alseodaphne obovata is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber for furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Creamy white with a yellow centre. Seed: Small and brown. Seedlings: Obovate-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alseodaphne obovata 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 obovata

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

Alseodaphne obovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alseodaphne obovata?

Alseodaphne obovata

What type of plant is Alseodaphne obovata?

Evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Alseodaphne obovata?

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,