Daphniphyllum paxianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paxianum
ID:
938448
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rosenthal
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147a: 13 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937786
Common Names
- Daphniphyllum paxianum
- Paxianum Daphniphyllum
- Paxianum Daphniphyllum-bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Daphniphyllum paxianum (also called Pax's Daphniphyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to India and is found in humid forests and shrublands. It has simple, alternate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Daphniphyllum paxianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Daphniphyllum paxianum has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Daphniphyllum paxianum is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in a well-drained, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. It can also be grown in containers or pots.
Where to Find Daphniphyllum paxianum
Daphniphyllum paxianum can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Daphniphyllum genus
Daphniphyllum griffithianum, Daphniphyllum atrobadium, Daphniphyllum beddomei, Daphniphyllum borneense, Daphniphyllum buchananiifolium, Daphniphyllum calycinum, Daphniphyllum celebense, Daphniphyllum ceramense, Daphniphyllum chartaceum, Daphniphyllum dichotomum, Daphniphyllum glaucescens, Daphniphyllum gracile, Daphniphyllum himalayense, Daphniphyllum luzonense, Daphniphyllum macropodum, Daphniphyllum majus, Daphniphyllum neilgherrense, Daphniphyllum papuanum, Daphniphyllum parvifolium, Daphniphyllum paxianum, Daphniphyllum pentandrum, Daphniphyllum scortechinii, Daphniphyllum subverticillatum, Daphniphyllum sumatraense, Daphniphyllum teysmannii, Daphniphyllum timorianum, Daphniphyllum woodsonianum, Daphniphyllum yunnanense, Daphniphyllum himalense,
Species in the Daphniphyllaceae family
Daphniphyllum griffithianum, Daphniphyllum atrobadium, Daphniphyllum beddomei, Daphniphyllum borneense, Daphniphyllum buchananiifolium, Daphniphyllum calycinum, Daphniphyllum celebense, Daphniphyllum ceramense, Daphniphyllum chartaceum, Daphniphyllum dichotomum, Daphniphyllum glaucescens, Daphniphyllum gracile, Daphniphyllum himalayense, Daphniphyllum luzonense, Daphniphyllum macropodum, Daphniphyllum majus, Daphniphyllum neilgherrense, Daphniphyllum papuanum, Daphniphyllum parvifolium, Daphniphyllum paxianum, Daphniphyllum pentandrum, Daphniphyllum scortechinii, Daphniphyllum subverticillatum, Daphniphyllum sumatraense, Daphniphyllum teysmannii, Daphniphyllum timorianum, Daphniphyllum woodsonianum, Daphniphyllum yunnanense, Daphniphyllum himalense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56444: Based on the initial data import
David August Rosenthal (1821-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rosenthal' in the authors string.