Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
inaequitepala
ID:
1072926

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kosterm.) Kosterm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 3: 131 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072264

Common Names

  • Triadodaphne inaequitepala
  • Triadodaphne inaequitepalo
  • Triadodaphne inaequitepalos

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Description

Triadodaphne inaequitepala (also called Inaequilateral Laurel, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub with a rounded crown and a dense, spreading habit. It is native to China and Taiwan and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It has glossy, ovate to elliptic leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Triadodaphne inaequitepala is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and ulcers. It is also used in the production of essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Triadodaphne inaequitepala has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triadodaphne inaequitepala can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Triadodaphne inaequitepala

Triadodaphne inaequitepala is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

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,