Machilus coriaceus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Chev.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Unknown Publ. 1918
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000036241
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Machilus coriaceus (also called Leathery Machilus, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to the Himalayas, China, and Taiwan. It grows in moist forests and can reach heights of up to 20 meters. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its bark is light brown. Its flowers are white and its fruits are ovoid drupes.
Uses & Benefits
Machilus coriaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Machilus coriaceus has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Machilus coriaceus is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some shade. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Machilus coriaceus
Machilus coriaceus is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.
Machilus coriaceus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Machilus coriaceus?
Machilus coriaceus
What is the family of Machilus coriaceus?
Lauraceae
What is the native range of Machilus coriaceus?
China
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,