Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kobu
ID:
374451

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 31: 95 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373783

Common Names

  • Machilus kobu
  • Kobu Machilus
  • Kobu Japanese Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Machilus pseudokobu Koidz. [valid]
  • Persea kobu (Maxim.) Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Persea pseudokobu (Koidz.) Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Persea japonica latifolia Hatus. [unknown]

Description

Machilus kobu (also called Kobu Machilus, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to East Asia. It is a tall tree with long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in lowland forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Machilus kobu is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machilus kobu is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machilus kobu is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination is slow and can take up to 3 months.

Where to Find Machilus kobu

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

Machilus kobu FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machilus kobu?

Machilus kobu

What is the common name of Machilus kobu?

Kobu

What is the natural habitat of Machilus kobu?

Mesic to dry oak woodlands

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,