Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Rob.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 35: 72 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637735
Common Names
- Daphne
- Luzonica
- Luzon Daphne
Description
Daphne luzonica (also called Luzon Daphne, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in open forests, scrub, and grasslands. It has leathery, glossy green leaves and fragrant pink or white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Daphne luzonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its fragrant flowers and foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Daphne luzonica 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 luzonica is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Daphne luzonica
Daphne luzonica is native to the Philippines and can be found in deciduous forests, scrublands, and rocky outcrops.
Daphne luzonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daphne luzonica?
Daphne luzonica
What is the common name of Daphne luzonica?
Luzon Daphne
Where is Daphne luzonica native to?
Philippines
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,