Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
brevituba
ID:
638173

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.F.Zhou ex C.Y.Chang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 5(3): 101 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637505

Common Names

  • Brevituba Daphne
  • Daphne Brevituba
  • Brevituba Laurel

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Description

Daphne brevituba (also called Chinese Daphne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to China and is found in forests, grasslands, and rocky areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color and can reach up to 5 cm in length. The flowers are small and white and have four petals.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daphne brevituba 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 brevituba

Daphne brevituba can be found in the mountains of China, Japan, and Korea.

Daphne brevituba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daphne brevituba?

Daphne brevituba

What is the common name of Daphne brevituba?

Short-tubed Daphne

Where is Daphne brevituba 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2756874: Based on the initial data import
Che Yung Chang (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Chang' in the authors string.
Hong Fu Zhou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.F.Zhou' in the authors string.