Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
trichocarpa
ID:
520229

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Allen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 25: 402 (1938 publ. 1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519561



Common Names

  • Actinodaphne trichocarpa
  • Trichocarpa Daphne
  • Trichocarpa Laurel


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Description

Actinodaphne trichocarpa (also called 'Hairy-fruited Daphne', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub found in rainforest areas of India and Sri Lanka. It has a dense, spreading habit and is often found in sheltered areas of the forest. Its leaves are glossy green and its bark is dark grey. It produces small white flowers in spring and summer.

Uses & Benefits

Actinodaphne trichocarpa is used for timber, fuelwood, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Actinodaphne trichocarpa is small and white, with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinodaphne trichocarpa can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Actinodaphne trichocarpa

Actinodaphne trichocarpa is native to India, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Actinodaphne trichocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinodaphne trichocarpa?

Actinodaphne trichocarpa

What is the natural habitat of Actinodaphne trichocarpa?

It is found in moist evergreen forests in India.

What are the uses of Actinodaphne trichocarpa?

It is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

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,

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