Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oliv.) Hemsl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 376 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072192
Common Names
- Machilus nanmu
- Machilus nanmos
- Machilus nanmos
Description
Machilus nanmu (also called Machilus thunbergii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 10m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Machilus nanmu is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and ulcers. It is also used in the production of essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Machilus nanmu has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Machilus nanmu is a small evergreen tree native to East Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Machilus nanmu
Machilus nanmu is native to China and can be found in the forests of the Fujian and Guangdong provinces.
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,