Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stoj.) Stoj.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Z. Bulgar. Akad. Wiss. 37: 137 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637685
Common Names
- Kosanin's Daphne
- Kosanin's Spurge Laurel
- Bluebells
Synonyms
- Daphne oleoides kosaninii Stoj. [unknown]
Description
Daphne kosaninii (also called Kosanin's Daphne, 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 open forests, scrub, and grasslands. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and fragrant pink or white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Daphne kosaninii is an ornamental shrub that is often used for landscaping. It has attractive pink and white flowers and is drought tolerant, making it a popular choice for gardens in dry climates. It can also be used as a hedge or screen to provide privacy.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Daphne kosaninii has small, white, fragrant flowers that grow in clusters of up to 10. The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Daphne kosaninii is a shrub native to Serbia. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Propagate by division or by seed.
Where to Find Daphne kosaninii
Daphne kosaninii is native to Serbia and can be found in deciduous forests, scrublands, and rocky outcrops.
Daphne kosaninii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daphne kosaninii?
Daphne kosaninii
What is the common name of Daphne kosaninii?
Kosanin's Daphne
What is the natural habitat of Daphne kosaninii?
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,