Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 356 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637701
Common Names
- Laureola Daphne
- Laureola Spurge Laurel
- Bluebells
Synonyms
- Laureola mas Garsault [unknown]
- Daphne arvernensis Gand. [unknown]
- Daphne cantabrica Willk [unknown]
- Daphne kabylica Chab. [unknown]
- Daphne laureola latifolia Coss. [unknown]
- Daphne laureola latifolia (Coss.) Rivas Mart. [unknown]
- Daphne major Lam. [unknown]
- Daphne multiflora Thore ex Rchb. [unknown]
- Daphne pycnophylla Gand. [unknown]
- Daphne sempervirens Salisb. [unknown]
- Daphne laureola hosmariensis Ball [unknown]
- Thymelaea laureola Scop. [unknown]
- Laureola sempervirens Fourr. [unknown]
- Daphne laureola laureola [unknown]
Description
Daphne laureola (also called Spurge Laurel, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in open forests, scrub, and grasslands. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and fragrant yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Daphne laureola is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and its attractive foliage. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Daphne laureola sub. philippii (Gren. & Godr.) Rouy
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Daphne laureola 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 laureola is a shrub native to Europe. 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 laureola
Daphne laureola is native to Europe and can be found in deciduous forests, scrublands, and rocky outcrops.
Daphne laureola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daphne laureola?
Daphne laureola
What is the common name of Daphne laureola?
Spurge Laurel
Where is Daphne laureola native to?
Europe
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,