Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
fragrantissima
ID:
1553419

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ducke) Trofimov

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 190(1): 43. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033199

Common Names

  • Mespilodaphne fragrantissima
  • Mespilodaphne Fragrantissima
  • Mespilodaphne Fragrantissim

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Description

Mespilodaphne fragrantissima (also called Fragrantissima Mespilodaphne, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central and South America. It has large, ovate leaves and its flowers are white or pink. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mespilodaphne fragrantissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory disorders and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mespilodaphne fragrantissima has small white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mespilodaphne fragrantissima can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or air layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a potting mix. Air layering is done by wounding a stem and covering it with a damp sphagnum moss. Once roots have formed, the stem can be cut and planted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Mespilodaphne fragrantissima

Mespilodaphne fragrantissima can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Mespilodaphne fragrantissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mespilodaphne fragrantissima?

Mespilodaphne fragrantissima

What are the common names of Mespilodaphne fragrantissima?

Fragrant mespilodaphne

What is the natural habitat of Mespilodaphne fragrantissima?

Tropical rainforests

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,