Machilus cambodianus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mase, Tagane & Yahara
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 71(2): 96. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023529
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Machilus cambodianus (also called 'Cambodian Machilus' or 'Cambodian Laurel', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Lauraceae. It is native to Cambodia and Thailand, and it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows up to 10 meters tall and has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Machilus cambodianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and abdominal pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Machilus cambodianus is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling has a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Machilus cambodianus is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Machilus cambodianus
Machilus cambodianus is native to the tropical forests of Cambodia.
Machilus cambodianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Machilus cambodianus?
Machilus cambodianus
What is the natural habitat of Machilus cambodianus?
Forests of Cambodia
What is the size of Machilus cambodianus?
It can reach a height of up to 15 meters
Species in the Machilus genus
Machilus globosa, Machilus edulis, Machilus clarkeana, Machilus dubia, Machilus pubescens, Machilus parviflora, Machilus sericea, Machilus thunbergii, Machilus kobu, Machilus holadenus, Machilus kingii, Machilus listeri, Machilus multinervius, Machilus balansae, Machilus attenuata, Machilus parapauhoi, Machilus montana, Machilus minutiflora, Machilus microphylla, Machilus forrestii, Machilus duthei, Machilus gamblei, Machilus odoratissimus, Machilus austroguizhouensis, Machilus chayuensis, Machilus chekiangensis, Machilus chienkweiensis, Machilus chrysotricha, Machilus chuanchienensis, Machilus cicatricosa, Machilus dinganensis, Machilus fasciculata, Machilus foonchewii, Machilus fukienensis, Machilus glaucifolia, Machilus gongshanensis, Machilus grandibracteata, Machilus kwangtungensis, Machilus lenticellata, Machilus lichuanensis, Machilus litseifolia, Machilus lohuiensis, Machilus melanophylla, Machilus mikweiensis, Machilus minutiloba, Machilus monticola, Machilus nakao, Machilus nanchuanensis, Machilus parabreviflora, Machilus obscurinervis,
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,