Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oculodracontis
ID:
1072433

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chun

Source:
tro

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 2: 168 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071771

Common Names

  • Machilus oculodracontis
  • Oculodracontis Machilus
  • Eyelash Machilus

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Description

Machilus oculodracontis (also called Machilus oculodracontis var. oculodracontis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to China and Taiwan. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 10 meters tall. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Machilus oculodracontis is a popular ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Machilus oculodracontis are small and yellow. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machilus oculodracontis is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in summer or fall and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Machilus oculodracontis

Machilus oculodracontis is native to the Mediterranean 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,

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