Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) L.Li, J.Li & H.W.Li
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Pl. Diversity Resources 33: 160 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041686
Common Names
- Machilus forrestii
- Forrestii Machilus
- Forrestii Machilus Tree
Description
Machilus forrestii (also called 'Forrestii Machilus', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas with high humidity and rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Machilus forrestii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Machilus forrestii is small, white, and star-shaped with 5 petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Machilus forrestii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a well-draining medium. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.
Where to Find Machilus forrestii
Machilus forrestii is native to East Asia and can be found in the temperate regions of the region.
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
Li Xi-wen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Li' in the authors string.
Jie Li (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Li' in the authors string.
Lin Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Li' in the authors string.