Daphnandra apatela - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apatela
ID:
507635
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schodde
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 2: 455 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506967
Common Names
- Daphnandra apatela
- Apatela Daphnandra
- Apatela Daphnandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Daphnandra apatela (also called Apatela Daphnandra, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree up to 5 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands. It has small, ovate leaves with a pointed tip and a hairy underside.
Uses & Benefits
Daphnandra apatela is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating fever and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Daphnandra apatela is white in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Daphnandra apatela is a small evergreen tree native to the Hawaiian Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into its permanent location.
Where to Find Daphnandra apatela
Daphnandra apatela is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Daphnandra apatela FAQ
What is the scientific name of Daphnandra apatela?
Daphnandra apatela
What is the natural habitat of Daphnandra apatela?
Lowland rainforests, montane forests, and disturbed areas
What is the flower color of Daphnandra apatela?
White or yellow
Species in the Daphnandra genus
Species in the Atherospermataceae family
Atherosperma dilatatum, Atherosperma elongatum, Atherosperma moschatum, Atherosperma muticum, Atherosperma tasmanicum, Daphnandra apatela, Daphnandra johnsonii, Daphnandra melasmena, Daphnandra dielsii, Daphnandra micrantha, Daphnandra repandula, Daphnandra tenuipes, Doryphora aromatica, Doryphora sassafras, Dryadodaphne trachyphloia, Dryadodaphne crassa, Dryadodaphne novoguineensis, Laurelia sempervirens, Laurelia novae-zelandiae, Nemuaron vieillardii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2604139: Based on the initial data import
Richard Schodde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schodde' in the authors string.