Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dubia
ID:
374374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Das & P.C.Kanjilal

Source:
ksu

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Assam Forest Rec., Bot. 2: 11 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373706

Common Names

  • Machilus dubia
  • Kobu
  • Kobu-tsuge

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Synonyms

  • Persea dubia (Das & P.C.Kanjilal) Kosterm. [unknown]

Description

Machilus dubia (also called Chinese machilus, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to China and is found in moist, subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Machilus dubia is used in the production of furniture, musical instruments, and other wooden items. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machilus dubia has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three or more. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machilus dubia is a small evergreen tree native to China and Japan. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Machilus dubia

Machilus dubia is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.

Machilus dubia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machilus dubia?

Machilus dubia

What is the common name of Machilus dubia?

Dubious Machilus

What is the natural habitat of Machilus dubia?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Central America

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

Praphulla Chandra Kanjilal (1886-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Kanjilal' in the authors string.
Atulananda Das (1879-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Das' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:466162-1: Based on the initial data import