Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
wrayi
ID:
528166

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1910: 220 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527498

Common Names

  • Alseodaphne wrayi
  • Wrayi Laurel
  • Chinese Laurel

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Description

Alseodaphne wrayi (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 wrayi is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and its wood is used for construction and furniture-making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Creamy white with a yellow centre. Seed: Small and brown. Seedlings: Elliptic-shaped leaves with a serrated margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alseodaphne wrayi is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood branches and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Alseodaphne wrayi

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

Alseodaphne wrayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alseodaphne wrayi?

Alseodaphne wrayi

What is the common name of Alseodaphne wrayi?

Wray's Chinese mahogany

What is the natural habitat of Alseodaphne wrayi?

Forests and thickets in subtropical and tropical regions

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,

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