Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
bholua
ID:
638158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 68 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637490

Common Names

  • Bholua Daphne
  • Daphne Bholua
  • Bholua Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Daphne cannabina bholua (Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don) Keissl. [unknown]
  • Daphne bholua bholua [unknown]

Description

Daphne bholua (also called Bholua, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas, and is found in alpine meadows and other high-altitude habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Daphne bholua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Daphne bholua sub. emeiensis (C.Y.Chang) Halda
Daphne bholua var. glacialis (W.W.Sm. & Cave) B.L.Burtt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Daphne bholua are small, white and fragrant. Seed: The seeds of Daphne bholua are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Daphne bholua are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daphne bholua is an evergreen shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Daphne bholua

Daphne bholua can be found in China.

Daphne bholua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daphne bholua?

Daphne bholua

What is the common name of Daphne bholua?

Bholua Daphne

Where is Daphne bholua native to?

Himalayas

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2756860: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.