Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
acutiloba
ID:
638104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 2: 539 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637436

Common Names

  • Acutiloba Daphne
  • Sharp-leaved Daphne
  • Bluebells

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Synonyms

  • Daphne odora acutiloba (Rehder) Halda [unknown]

Description

Daphne acutiloba (also called Sharp-leaved Daphne, among many other common names) is a species of perennial plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in forests and grasslands at elevations of 500–2000 m. It has a short, creeping rhizome with short, cylindrical pseudobulbs and a single, apical leaf. The flowers are small and yellow-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Daphne acutiloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Daphne acutiloba has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daphne acutiloba is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings of the stems in spring or summer and rooting them in moist, well-drained soil. Division of the plant can also be done in spring or summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Daphne acutiloba

Daphne acutiloba can be found in China.

Daphne acutiloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daphne acutiloba?

Daphne acutiloba

What is the common name of Daphne acutiloba?

Sharp-leaved Daphne

Where is Daphne acutiloba native to?

Japan

Species in the Daphne genus

Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana, Daphne brevituba, Daphne caucasica, Daphne championii, Daphne chingshuishaniana, Daphne cneorum, Daphne depauperata, Daphne domini, Daphne erosiloba, Daphne esquirolii, Daphne feddei, Daphne formosana, Daphne gemmata, Daphne genkwa, Daphne giraldii, Daphne glomerata, Daphne gnidioides, Daphne gnidium, Daphne gracilis, Daphne grueningiana, Daphne hauseri, Daphne hendersonii, Daphne holosericea, Daphne houtteana, Daphne jarmilae, Daphne jasminea, Daphne jezoensis, Daphne juraseki, Daphne kamtschatica, Daphne kingdon-wardii, Daphne kiusiana, Daphne kosaninii, Daphne kurdica, Daphne laureola, Daphne limprichtii, Daphne longilobata, Daphne ludlowii, Daphne luzonica, Daphne macrantha, Daphne malyana,

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

References