Machilus glabrophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Zuo
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 3(1): 34 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243185
Common Names
- Machilus glabrophylla
- Smooth-leaved Machilus
- Smooth-leaf Machilus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Machilus glabrophylla (also called Smooth machilus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Far East and Eastern Siberia. It grows in moist meadows and rocky slopes, forming a low-growing bush of bright green, oblong leaves. The small white flowers appear in late spring and early summer.
Uses & Benefits
Machilus glabrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Machilus glabrophylla is a white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Machilus glabrophylla is an evergreen tree native to Japan. It is a fast-growing tree with glossy, dark green leaves. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist. The seeds should germinate in a few weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem or a leaf and allow it to dry for a few days. Then, place the cutting in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Water the cutting regularly and it should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Machilus glabrophylla
Machilus glabrophylla can be found in China, primarily in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guangxi.
Machilus glabrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Machilus glabrophylla?
Machilus glabrophylla
What is the common name of Machilus glabrophylla?
Smooth-leaved machilus
What is the natural habitat of Machilus glabrophylla?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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-50122887: Based on the initial data import
Jia Fu Zuo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Zuo' in the authors string.