Status:
valid
Authors:
M.M.Lin, T.F.Que & S.Q.Zheng
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 25: 5 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275266
Common Names
- Tingzhourensis Machilus
- Machilus
- Tingzhourensis Machilus Tree
Description
Machilus tingzhourensis (also called 'Tingzhouren Machilus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Machilus tingzhourensis is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Machilus tingzhourensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Machilus tingzhourensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Machilus tingzhourensis
Machilus tingzhourensis is native to China and can be found in the subtropical and tropical moist forests.
Machilus tingzhourensis FAQ
What type of soil does Machilus tingzhourensis prefer?
Machilus tingzhourensis prefers well-drained, acidic soils.
What is the optimal temperature for Machilus tingzhourensis?
Machilus tingzhourensis prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the best way to propagate Machilus tingzhourensis?
Machilus tingzhourensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
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
Mu Mu Lin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.M.Lin' in the authors string.
Tian Fu Que: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Que' in the authors string.
Shi Qun Zheng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Q.Zheng' in the authors string.