Status:
valid
Authors:
Madriñán
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 92: 83 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234480
Common Names
- Sordida Rhodostemonodaphne
- Sordida Mountain Laurel
- Sordida Spoonwood
Description
Rhodostemonodaphne sordida (also called Sordid Daphne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Thymelaeaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodostemonodaphne sordida is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhodostemonodaphne sordida is a bell-shaped pink flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and hard. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodostemonodaphne sordida is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Rhodostemonodaphne sordida
Rhodostemonodaphne sordida is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in the wild in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Rhodostemonodaphne sordida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodostemonodaphne sordida?
Rhodostemonodaphne sordida
What is the natural habitat of Rhodostemonodaphne sordida?
It is native to the temperate rainforests of southern Chile and Argentina.
What is the flowering period of Rhodostemonodaphne sordida?
It blooms from October to December.
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,