Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
omeiensis
ID:
520177

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Liu) C.K.Allen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Rep. (Annual) Missouri Bot. Gard. 25: 411 (1938 publ. 1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519509



Common Names

  • Actinodaphne Omeiensis
  • Omei Daphne
  • Omei Laurel


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Synonyms

  • Actinodaphne reticulata omeiensis H.Liu [unknown]

Description

Actinodaphne omeiensis (also called Omei Camphor, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to China, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Actinodaphne omeiensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinodaphne omeiensis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in small, dense clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinodaphne omeiensis can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Actinodaphne omeiensis

Actinodaphne omeiensis can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in China.

Actinodaphne omeiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinodaphne omeiensis?

Actinodaphne omeiensis

What is the common name of Actinodaphne omeiensis?

Omei Daphne

Where is Actinodaphne omeiensis found?

Actinodaphne omeiensis is found in China

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620945: Based on the initial data import
Tchenngo Liou (1897-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liou' in the authors string.
Caroline Kathryn Allen (1904-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Allen' in the authors string.