Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
kunthiana
ID:
406819

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Rohwer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 20: 84 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406151

Common Names

  • Rhodostemonodaphne kunthiana
  • Kunth's Rhodostemonodaphne
  • Kunth's False-lily

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Synonyms

  • Nectandra kunthiana (Nees) Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Nectandra meyeriana Lasser [unknown]
  • Ocotea kunthiana (Nees) Mez [unknown]
  • Pleurothyrium cowaniana C.K.Allen [unknown]
  • Acrodiclidium kunthianum Nees [unknown]
  • Aydendron aciphyllum Nees [unknown]
  • Ocotea cooperi C.K.Allen [unknown]

Description

Rhodostemonodaphne kunthiana (also called Kunth's Rhodostemonodaphne, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub species native to South America. It grows in dense tufts with narrow, linear leaves and a cylindrical spikelet. It is found in moist, shady areas of tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodostemonodaphne kunthiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to help filter water and reduce algae growth in ponds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodostemonodaphne kunthiana has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spikelet. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodostemonodaphne kunthiana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Rhodostemonodaphne kunthiana

Rhodostemonodaphne kunthiana is native to South America and can be found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and ponds.

Rhodostemonodaphne kunthiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhodostemonodaphne kunthiana?

Rhodostemonodaphne kunthiana

What is the common name of Rhodostemonodaphne kunthiana?

Kunth's rhodostemonodaphne

What type of plant is Rhodostemonodaphne kunthiana?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Rhodostemonodaphne genus

Rhodostemonodaphne celiana, Rhodostemonodaphne kunthiana, Rhodostemonodaphne parvifolia, Rhodostemonodaphne recurva, Rhodostemonodaphne steyermarkiana, Rhodostemonodaphne ovatifolia, Rhodostemonodaphne macrocalyx, Rhodostemonodaphne longipetiolata, Rhodostemonodaphne frontinensis, Rhodostemonodaphne curicuriariensis, Rhodostemonodaphne praeclara, Rhodostemonodaphne avilensis, Rhodostemonodaphne antioquensis, Rhodostemonodaphne cyclops, Rhodostemonodaphne penduliflora, Rhodostemonodaphne anomala, Rhodostemonodaphne laxa, Rhodostemonodaphne dioica, Rhodostemonodaphne grandis, Rhodostemonodaphne miranda, Rhodostemonodaphne mirecolorata, Rhodostemonodaphne synandra, Rhodostemonodaphne capixabensis, Rhodostemonodaphne elephantopus, Rhodostemonodaphne leptoclada, Rhodostemonodaphne morii, Rhodostemonodaphne revolutifolia, Rhodostemonodaphne rufovirgata, Rhodostemonodaphne scandens, Rhodostemonodaphne sordida, Rhodostemonodaphne napoensis, Rhodostemonodaphne tumucumaquensis, Rhodostemonodaphne crenaticupula, Rhodostemonodaphne licanioides, Rhodostemonodaphne peneia, Rhodostemonodaphne negrensis, Rhodostemonodaphne debilis, Rhodostemonodaphne juruensis, Rhodostemonodaphne velutina, Rhodostemonodaphne longiflora, Rhodostemonodaphne saulensis,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2428841: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Jens Gunter Rohwer (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohwer' in the authors string.