Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
attenuata
ID:
744889

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.N.Wei & S.C.Tang

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 16: 568 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744222

Common Names

  • Attenuate Machilus
  • Attenuate Tree
  • Attenuate Wood

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Description

Machilus attenuata (also called Slender Machilus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Machilus attenuata is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machilus attenuata is small and white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machilus attenuata is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or cuttings taken in late summer. It can also be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Machilus attenuata

Machilus attenuata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the Balkans, Italy, and the Middle East.

Machilus attenuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machilus attenuata?

Machilus attenuata

What is the common name of Machilus attenuata?

Slender Machilus

What is the natural habitat of Machilus attenuata?

Moist meadows, marshes and riverbanks

Species in the Machilus genus

Machilus globosa, Machilus edulis, Machilus clarkeana, Machilus dubia, Machilus pubescens, Machilus parviflora, Machilus sericea, Machilus thunbergii, Machilus kobu, Machilus holadenus, Machilus kingii, Machilus listeri, Machilus multinervius, Machilus balansae, Machilus attenuata, Machilus parapauhoi, Machilus montana, Machilus minutiflora, Machilus microphylla, Machilus forrestii, Machilus duthei, Machilus gamblei, Machilus odoratissimus, Machilus austroguizhouensis, Machilus chayuensis, Machilus chekiangensis, Machilus chienkweiensis, Machilus chrysotricha, Machilus chuanchienensis, Machilus cicatricosa, Machilus dinganensis, Machilus fasciculata, Machilus foonchewii, Machilus fukienensis, Machilus glaucifolia, Machilus gongshanensis, Machilus grandibracteata, Machilus kwangtungensis, Machilus lenticellata, Machilus lichuanensis, Machilus litseifolia, Machilus lohuiensis, Machilus melanophylla, Machilus mikweiensis, Machilus minutiloba, Machilus monticola, Machilus nakao, Machilus nanchuanensis, Machilus parabreviflora, Machilus obscurinervis,

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,

References

Fa Nan Wei (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.N.Wei' in the authors string.
Sai Chun Tang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Tang' in the authors string.