Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
laurifolia
ID:
646388

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 2: 141 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645720



Common Names

  • Laurel-Leaved Diclidanthera
  • Laurel-Leaved Diclidanthera
  • Laurel-Leaved Diclidanthera


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Description

Diclidanthera laurifolia (also called Laurel-Leaved Plum Yew, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Venezuela. It typically grows to a height of 6-12 feet with a spread of 3-6 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and grows best in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Diclidanthera laurifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diclidanthera laurifolia is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diclidanthera laurifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 m. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting. Layering can be done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. Once rooted, the branch can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.

Where to Find Diclidanthera laurifolia

Diclidanthera laurifolia is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

Diclidanthera laurifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diclidanthera laurifolia?

Diclidanthera laurifolia

What is the common name of Diclidanthera laurifolia?

Laurel-leaf Diclidanthera

What is the natural habitat of Diclidanthera laurifolia?

Forests and woodlands in tropical South America

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,