Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
tenuiflora
ID:
638591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bureau & Franch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 5: 151 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637923

Common Names

  • Daphne tenuiflora
  • Tenuiflora Daphne
  • Fragrant Daphne

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Synonyms

  • Daphne angustiloba Rehder [unknown]
  • Daphne tenuiflora legendrei (Lecomte) Hamaya [unknown]
  • Stellera tenuiflora legendrei Lecomte [unknown]
  • Stellera tenuiflora (Bureau & Franch.) Lecomte [unknown]
  • Wikstroemia angustiloba (Rehder) Domke [unknown]
  • Wikstroemia tenuiflora (Bureau & Franch.) Domke [unknown]
  • Daphne tenuiflora tenuiflora [unknown]
  • Wikstroemia tenuiflora legendrei (Lecomte) Domke [unknown]

Description

Daphne tenuiflora (also called Slender-flowered Daphne, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall and has a dense, rounded crown. It is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran, and is found in rocky areas and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Daphne tenuiflora is an ornamental shrub that is often used in gardens and parks. It has fragrant flowers and is often used in floral arrangements. The leaves can be used to make a tea that has been used to treat digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Daphne tenuiflora has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daphne tenuiflora is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a mix of peat and sand. Layering is done by bending a low-growing branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted.

Where to Find Daphne tenuiflora

Daphne tenuiflora can be found in the Himalayas and western China.

Daphne tenuiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daphne tenuiflora?

Daphne tenuiflora

What is the common name of Daphne tenuiflora?

Slender-flowered Daphne

Where is Daphne tenuiflora native to?

Eastern Europe

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2757269: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Édouard Bureau (1830-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bureau' in the authors string.