Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
macrocalyx
ID:
407149

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Rohwer ex Madriñán

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 92: 46 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406481

Common Names

  • Rhodostemonodaphne macrocalyx
  • Large-calyx Rhodostemonodaphne
  • Large-calyx Rhododendron

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Synonyms

  • Ocotea macrocalyx (Meisn.) Mez [unknown]
  • Cryptocarya riedelii Meisn. [unknown]
  • Goeppertia macrocalyx Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Rhodostemonodaphne macrocalyx (also called Large-calyx Rhodostemonodaphne, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of about 2 m. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist habitats such as wet meadows, swamps, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodostemonodaphne macrocalyx is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodostemonodaphne macrocalyx has small, yellow flowers with five petals that grow in clusters on the top of the stem. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodostemonodaphne macrocalyx can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a suitable soil mix.

Where to Find Rhodostemonodaphne macrocalyx

Rhodostemonodaphne macrocalyx is native to India and can be found in wetland habitats.

Rhodostemonodaphne macrocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhodostemonodaphne macrocalyx?

Rhodostemonodaphne macrocalyx

What type of plant is Rhodostemonodaphne macrocalyx?

Evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Rhodostemonodaphne macrocalyx?

Tropical rainforests

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-2430434: 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.
Santiago Madriñán (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Madriñán' in the authors string.