Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
glomerata
ID:
520112

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Nees

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Syst. Laur. : 597 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519444

Common Names

  • Actinodaphne glomerata
  • Glomerata Daphne
  • Glomerata Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Jozoste glomerata (Blume) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Laurus glomerata Blume [illegitimate]
  • Tetranthera hypoglauca Miq. [unknown]
  • Heckeria glomerata (Blume) Raf. [unknown]
  • Litsea glomerata Blume [unknown]

Description

Actinodaphne glomerata (also called Glomerate Laurel, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery, glossy leaves. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Actinodaphne glomerata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinodaphne glomerata has small white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinodaphne glomerata is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Once established, this plant is drought tolerant and prefers full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Actinodaphne glomerata

Actinodaphne glomerata can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Actinodaphne glomerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinodaphne glomerata?

Actinodaphne glomerata

What is the family of Actinodaphne glomerata?

Lauraceae

What is the habitat of Actinodaphne glomerata?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

Species in the Actinodaphne genus

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,