Species:
mangdangshanensis
Status:
valid
Authors:
Q.F.Zhang
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Fl. Fujianica 2: 393 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251803
Common Names
- Machilus Mangdangshanensis
- Mangdangshanensis Machilus
- Machilus
Description
Machilus mangdangshanensis (also called machilus, among many other common names) is a tree native to East Asia. It has a short trunk with a broad, spreading crown, and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate in shape. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in areas with high humidity and temperatures ranging from 20-30°C.
Uses & Benefits
Machilus mangdangshanensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant aroma. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Machilus mangdangshanensis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that are clustered in groups of three to five. The seed is a small, black, round seed that is enclosed in a thin, papery capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Machilus mangdangshanensis is a deciduous tree that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the stems of the plant and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Machilus mangdangshanensis
Mangdangshanensis is native to China.
Machilus mangdangshanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Machilus mangdangshanensis?
Machilus mangdangshanensis
What is the common name of Machilus mangdangshanensis?
Mangdangshan Laurel
What is the natural habitat of Machilus mangdangshanensis?
Temperate forests in China
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
Qing Fang Zheng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.F.Zheng' in the authors string.