Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
pachytepala
ID:
414098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Rheedea 3: 129 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413430

Common Names

  • Triadodaphne pachytepala
  • Thick Leaf Triadodaphne
  • Thick Leaf Leafless Laurel

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Description

Triadodaphne pachytepala (also called Chinese Cinnamon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree up to 10 m tall. Native to China, it is found in moist habitats such as wet meadows, marshes, and wet grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Triadodaphne pachytepala is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Triadodaphne pachytepala is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, white and have five petals.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Triadodaphne pachytepala is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Triadodaphne pachytepala

Triadodaphne pachytepala can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, mainly in Brazil.

Triadodaphne pachytepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Triadodaphne pachytepala?

Triadodaphne pachytepala

What type of plant is Triadodaphne pachytepala?

Triadodaphne pachytepala is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Triadodaphne pachytepala?

Triadodaphne pachytepala is native to East Africa

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,