Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
508220

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Airy Shaw) F.N.Wei & S.C.Tang

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 44: 441 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507552

Common Names

  • Machilus balansae
  • Maesa jaffrei
  • Maesa velutina

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Synonyms

  • Machilus grandifolia S.K.Lee & F.N.Wei [unknown]
  • Persea grandifolia (S.K.Lee & F.N.Wei) Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Persea balansae Airy Shaw [unknown]

Description

Machilus balansae (also called Balansa's Machilus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with simple leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Machilus balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Machilus balansae are small, white and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and have a glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machilus balansae can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix in a warm, bright location. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate in 4-6 weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the plant in early spring or late fall and divide the clumps into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in moist, well-draining soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Machilus balansae

Machilus balansae can be found in China.

Machilus balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machilus balansae?

Machilus balansae

What is the common name of Machilus balansae?

Balansa's machilus

What is the natural habitat of Machilus balansae?

Tropical rainforests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2604852: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.
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.