Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1792
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 3: 488 (1792)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637620
Common Names
- Glomerata Daphne
- Daphne Glomerata
- Glomerata Laurel
Synonyms
- Daphne comosa Adams [unknown]
- Daphne glomerata ziganae Browicz [unknown]
- Daphne imerica K.Koch [unknown]
- Daphne glomerata nivalis K.Koch [unknown]
- Daphne glomerata pauciflora Meisn. [unknown]
- Daphne glomerata puberula Sosn. [unknown]
- Daphne glomerata ziganae Browicz [unknown]
Description
Daphne glomerata (also called Clustered 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 glomerata 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
The flowers of Daphne glomerata are white or pink and have a strong scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Daphne glomerata 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 glomerata
Daphne glomerata is native to Europe and can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Daphne glomerata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daphne glomerata?
Daphne glomerata
What is the common name of Daphne glomerata?
Fragrant Daphne
What is the natural habitat of Daphne glomerata?
Damp woods, scrub, and rocky slopes
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,