Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tavoyana
ID:
1071010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 143 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001070348

Common Names

  • Tavoy Phoebe
  • Tavoyan Phoebe
  • Tavoy Phoebe Tree

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Description

Phoebe tavoyana (also called 'Tavoy Phoebe', among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 15 meters in height and has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phoebe tavoyana is an ornamental plant, prized for its fragrant flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating digestive issues, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phoebe tavoyana is white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoebe tavoyana is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can grow up to 4m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Phoebe tavoyana

Phoebe tavoyana is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Species in the Phoebe genus

Phoebe forbesii, Phoebe cuneata, Phoebe elliptica, Phoebe dehaasiifolia, Phoebe glabrifolia, Phoebe cuspidata, Phoebe cooperiana, Phoebe clemensii, Phoebe obtusa, Phoebe javanica, Phoebe laevis, Phoebe kunstleri, Phoebe kjellbergii, Phoebe incerta, Phoebe holosericea, Phoebe leiophylla, Phoebe lucida, Phoebe birmanica, Phoebe wightii, Phoebe tenuifolia, Phoebe siamensis, Phoebe assamica, Phoebe baishyae, Phoebe lummaoensis, Phoebe prazeri, Phoebe liana, Phoebe hedgei, Phoebe tavoyana, Phoebe angustifolia, Phoebe attenuata, Phoebe canescens, Phoebe chartacea, Phoebe excelsa, Phoebe lanceolata, Phoebe macrophylla, Phoebe pallida, Phoebe sterculioides, Phoebe formosana, Phoebe legendrei, Phoebe sheareri, Phoebe hainanensis, Phoebe hunanensis, Phoebe faberi, Phoebe grandis, Phoebe kwangsiensis, Phoebe bournei, Phoebe hui, Phoebe macrocarpa, Phoebe hungmoensis, Phoebe yaiensis,

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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