Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hemsleyi
ID:
1244127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 16: 122 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243465

Common Names

  • Hemsley's Machilus
  • Hemsley's Machilus Tree
  • Hemsley's Machilus

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Description

Machilus hemsleyi (also called 'Hemsley's Machilus', among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Machilus hemsleyi is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in a variety of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, star-shaped with five petals. Seed: Brown, oval-shaped with a pointed tip. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machilus hemsleyi is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or fall.

Where to Find Machilus hemsleyi

Machilus hemsleyi is native to China.

Machilus hemsleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machilus hemsleyi?

Machilus hemsleyi

What is the common name of Machilus hemsleyi?

Hemsley's machilus

What is the natural habitat of Machilus hemsleyi?

Moist, shady areas

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,

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