Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chekiangensis
ID:
1072341

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.K.Lee

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(2): 53 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071679

Common Names

  • Chekiangensis Machilus
  • Chekiangensis Machilus Tree
  • Chekiangensis Machilus Plant

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Description

Machilus chekiangensis (also called Chinese machilus, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to China. It grows up to 15 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its habitat is in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Machilus chekiangensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a timber for construction, furniture, and other woodworking projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machilus chekiangensis has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machilus chekiangensis is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 meters in height. 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-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers a sunny location and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Machilus chekiangensis

Machilus chekiangensis is native to China and is found in forests at elevations between 500 and 2000 meters.

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 tro-17805477: Based on the initial data import
Shu Kang Lee (b.1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Lee' in the authors string.