Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 9: 131 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588883
Common Names
- Caryodaphnopsis poilanei
- Poilane's Daphne
- Poilane's Laurel
Description
Caryodaphnopsis poilanei (also called Poilane's Daphne, Poilane Daphne, and Poilane's Laurel, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is typically found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Caryodaphnopsis poilanei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a stabilizer for sand dunes. It is also used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caryodaphnopsis poilanei has small white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caryodaphnopsis poilanei is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Caryodaphnopsis poilanei
Caryodaphnopsis poilanei is native to Southeast Asia.
Caryodaphnopsis poilanei FAQ
What is the common name of Caryodaphnopsis poilanei?
Poilane's Daphne
What is the growth rate of Caryodaphnopsis poilanei?
Medium growth rate
What is the natural habitat of Caryodaphnopsis poilanei?
Moist soils in woodlands and along streams
Species in the Caryodaphnopsis genus
Caryodaphnopsis baviensis,
Caryodaphnopsis bilocellata,
Caryodaphnopsis burgeri,
Caryodaphnopsis cogolloi,
Caryodaphnopsis fosteri,
Caryodaphnopsis henryi,
Caryodaphnopsis inaequalis,
Caryodaphnopsis laotica,
Caryodaphnopsis latifolia,
Caryodaphnopsis metallica,
Caryodaphnopsis poilanei,
Caryodaphnopsis theobromifolia,
Caryodaphnopsis tomentosa,
Caryodaphnopsis tonkinensis,
Caryodaphnopsis fieldii,
Caryodaphnopsis malipoensis,
Caryodaphnopsis parviflora,
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,