Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
esquirolii
ID:
638257

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Int. Géogr. Bot. 25: 42 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637589

Common Names

  • Esquirolii Daphne
  • Daphne Esquirolii
  • Esquirolii Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Daphne leuconeura Rehder [unknown]
  • Daphne leuconeura mairei H.Lév. & Rehder [unknown]
  • Stellera mairei Lecomte [unknown]
  • Wikstroemia mairei (Lecomte) Domke [unknown]
  • Wikstroemia leuconeura (Rehder) Domke [unknown]

Description

Daphne esquirolii (also called Esquirol's 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 esquirolii 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 esquirolii sub. pedunculata (H.F.Zhou ex C.Y.Chang) Halda

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Daphne esquirolii are white or pink and have a strong scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daphne esquirolii is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet (1 m) in height. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer or by layering.

Where to Find Daphne esquirolii

Daphne esquirolii is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.

Daphne esquirolii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daphne esquirolii?

Daphne esquirolii

What is the common name of Daphne esquirolii?

Esquirol's Daphne

Where is Daphne esquirolii native to?

China

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,