Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
638436

Status:
valid

Authors:
Royle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 322 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637768



Common Names

  • Daphne mucronata
  • Mucronata Daphne
  • Fragrant Daphne


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Description

Daphne mucronata (also called 'Mucronate Daphne', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has a woody stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. Its flowers are small and pink in color, and they are found in clusters at the end of the branches.

Uses & Benefits

Daphne mucronata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its fragrant flowers and foliage.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Daphne mucronata sub. linearifolia (Hart) Halda
Daphne mucronata sub. turcica Halda

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Daphne mucronata has white flowers with a yellow center and yellowish-green fruits. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daphne mucronata is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in the spring. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Daphne mucronata

Daphne mucronata is native to China and can be found in deciduous forests and scrublands in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Zhejiang.

Daphne mucronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daphne mucronata?

Daphne mucronata

What is the family of Daphne mucronata?

Thymelaeaceae

What is the common name of Daphne mucronata?

Sharp-pointed Daphne

Species in the Daphne genus

Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana, Daphne brevituba, Daphne caucasica, Daphne championii, Daphne chingshuishaniana, Daphne cneorum, Daphne depauperata, Daphne domini, Daphne erosiloba, Daphne esquirolii, Daphne feddei, Daphne formosana, Daphne gemmata, Daphne genkwa, Daphne giraldii, Daphne glomerata, Daphne gnidioides, Daphne gnidium, Daphne gracilis, Daphne grueningiana, Daphne hauseri, Daphne hendersonii, Daphne holosericea, Daphne houtteana, Daphne jarmilae, Daphne jasminea, Daphne jezoensis, Daphne juraseki, Daphne kamtschatica, Daphne kingdon-wardii, Daphne kiusiana, Daphne kosaninii, Daphne kurdica, Daphne laureola, Daphne limprichtii, Daphne longilobata, Daphne ludlowii, Daphne luzonica, Daphne macrantha, Daphne malyana,

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

References