Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
longilobata
ID:
638395

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lecomte) Turrill

Source:
cmp

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 172: t. 344 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637727

Common Names

  • Longilobata Daphne
  • Longilobata Spurge Laurel
  • Bluebells

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Synonyms

  • Daphne altaica longilobata Lecomte [unknown]

Description

Daphne longilobata (also called Long-lobed 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 longilobata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Daphne longilobata sub. purpurascens (S.C.Huang) Halda

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Daphne longilobata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daphne longilobata 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 longilobata

Daphne longilobata is native to China and can be found in deciduous forests and scrublands in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Zhejiang.

Daphne longilobata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daphne longilobata?

Daphne longilobata

What is the common name of Daphne longilobata?

Long-lobed Daphne

Where is Daphne longilobata 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2757080: Based on the initial data import
Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.
William Bertram Turrill (1890-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turrill' in the authors string.