Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
gardneri
ID:
663901

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Königl.-Baier. Bot. Ges. Regensburg 3: 280 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663233



Common Names

  • Gardneri Edgeworthia
  • Edgeworthia Gardneri
  • Gardneri Plantain Lily


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Synonyms

  • Daphne gardneri Wall. [unknown]
  • Edgeworthia albiflora Nakai [unknown]

Description

Edgeworthia gardneri (also called Gardner's Edgeworthia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Edgeworthia gardneri is used to make paper, as an ornamental plant, and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Edgeworthia gardneri is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Edgeworthia gardneri is a deciduous shrub that is best grown in full sun to part shade in well-drained, acidic soil. It can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer, or from seed sown in spring. It can also be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Edgeworthia gardneri

Edgeworthia gardneri can be found in the Himalayas.

Edgeworthia gardneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Edgeworthia gardneri?

Edgeworthia gardneri

What is the common name of Edgeworthia gardneri?

Gardner's Paperbush

What is the natural habitat of Edgeworthia gardneri?

It is native to the Himalayas and parts of China

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2784521: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.