Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minutiflora
ID:
1042346

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.W.Li) L.Li, J.Li & H.W.Li

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Pl. Diversity Resources 33: 158 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041684

Common Names

  • Machilus minutiflora
  • Minutiflora Machilus
  • Minutiflora Machilus Tree

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Description

Machilus minutiflora (also called 'Minutiflora 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 minutiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Machilus minutiflora 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machilus minutiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet soils. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every two to three years to keep them healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Machilus minutiflora

Machilus minutiflora 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100373131: Based on the initial data import
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.