Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
himalayense
ID:
938401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 16(1): 4. 1869 [mid Nov 1869] : use D. himalense

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937739



Common Names

  • Daphniphyllum himalayense
  • Himalayense Daphniphyllum
  • Himalayense Daphniphyllum-bush


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Description

Daphniphyllum himalayense (also called Himalayan Daphniphyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Himalayas. It grows in wet forests, meadows, and along riverbanks, and has white flowers with yellow and blue-green stripes.

Uses & Benefits

Daphniphyllum himalayense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Daphniphyllum himalayense sub. angustifolium (Hutch.) T.C.Huang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Daphniphyllum himalayense has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daphniphyllum himalayense is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is best grown in an area with good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases. It can be propagated by seed in the spring or by cuttings in the summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and placed in a rooting medium.

Where to Find Daphniphyllum himalayense

Daphniphyllum himalayense can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the Himalayas.

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