Machilus multinervius - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Liu
Source:
ksu
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Laurac. Chine & Indo-Chine : 56 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373791
Common Names
- Machilus multinervius
- Multi-nerved Machilus
- Multi-nerved Chinese Laurel
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- Persea multinervia (H.Liu) Kosterm. [unknown]
Description
Machilus multinervius (also called Many-nerved 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 multinervius is an evergreen tree native to East Asia. It is often used as an ornamental tree in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for furniture and construction. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Machilus multinervius 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Machilus multinervius is a deciduous tree that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Machilus multinervius
Machilus multinervius is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Machilus multinervius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Machilus multinervius?
Machilus multinervius
What is the common name of Machilus multinervius?
Multi-nerved machilus
What is the natural habitat of Machilus multinervius?
Forests of India, Nepal, and Bhutan
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,