Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
quixos
ID:
1512178

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Rohwer

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 190(1): 43. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001502





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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.

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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 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,