Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) Rohwer
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 190(1): 43. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001502
Description
Mespilodaphne quixos (also called Quixos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mespilodaphne quixos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of honey.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mespilodaphne quixos is a small, white, star-shaped flower. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mespilodaphne quixos can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Mespilodaphne quixos
Mespilodaphne quixos can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central America.
Mespilodaphne quixos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mespilodaphne quixos?
Mespilodaphne quixos
What is the natural habitat of Mespilodaphne quixos?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average height of Mespilodaphne quixos?
Up to 4 meters
Species in the Mespilodaphne genus
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,