Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
panduriformis
ID:
528136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 145 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527468

Common Names

  • Alseodaphne panduriformis
  • Panduriformis Laurel
  • Chinese Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Nothaphoebe panduriformis (Hook.f.) Gamble [valid]

Description

Alseodaphne panduriformis (also called Chinese Daphne, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 6 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 2-6 cm long and 1-2 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alseodaphne panduriformis var. paucinervia (Chakrab. & Vasudeva Rao) Chakrab.
Alseodaphne panduriformis var. panduriformis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alseodaphne panduriformis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Alseodaphne panduriformis

Alseodaphne panduriformis is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia. It can be found in lowland and montane forests, usually growing in shady, moist areas.

Alseodaphne panduriformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alseodaphne panduriformis?

Alseodaphne panduriformis

What type of plant is Alseodaphne panduriformis?

Evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Alseodaphne panduriformis?

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,