Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
laxa
ID:
1071984

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Rohwer

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 20: 83 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071322

Common Names

  • Rhodostemonodaphne Laxa
  • Lax Rhodostemonodaphne
  • Lax False Mahogany

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Uses & Benefits

Rhodostemonodaphne laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and can be used to make essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodostemonodaphne laxa has small, white flowers, small, ovoid seeds, and small seedlings with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodostemonodaphne laxa is a slow-growing evergreen tree. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist rooting medium. The tree prefers a sunny location and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Rhodostemonodaphne laxa

Rhodostemonodaphne laxa can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

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 tro-17804391: Based on the initial data import
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
Jens Gunter Rohwer (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohwer' in the authors string.