Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
zenkeri
ID:
1071963

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Stapf

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 6(1): 185 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071301

Common Names

  • Hypodaphnis Zenkeri
  • Zenker's Hypodaphnis
  • Zenker's False Mahogany

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Description

Hypodaphnis zenkeri (also called Brazilian olive, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching up to 25 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Hypodaphnis zenkeri is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypodaphnis zenkeri is white and bell-shaped, with 6 petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, green shoot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypodaphnis zenkeri is a fast-growing evergreen tree. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist rooting medium. The tree prefers a sunny location and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Hypodaphnis zenkeri

Hypodaphnis zenkeri can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Hypodaphnis genus

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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