Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Pritz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 480 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637628
Common Names
- Gracilis Daphne
- Daphne Gracilis
- Gracilis Laurel
Synonyms
- Wikstroemia domkeana H.L.Li [unknown]
Description
Daphne gracilis (also called Slender 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 gracilis 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 gracilis 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 gracilis 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 gracilis
Daphne gracilis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.
Daphne gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daphne gracilis?
Daphne gracilis
What is the common name of Daphne gracilis?
Slender Daphne
What is the natural habitat of Daphne gracilis?
Woodland, 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,