Status:
valid
Authors:
(Makino) Nakai
Source:
cmp
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 13: 884 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638002
Common Names
- Daphnimorpha kudoi
- Kudoi Daphnimorpha
- Fragrant Daphnimorpha
Description
Daphnimorpha kudoi (also called Daphnimorpha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is a small, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and a short stem. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and it grows in wet forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Daphnimorpha kudoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white flowers with a pinkish hue. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Small, green seedlings with a pinkish hue.
Cultivation and Propagation
Daphnimorpha kudoi is a small, evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers. It is best grown in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Propagate by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer or by layering in spring.
Where to Find Daphnimorpha kudoi
Daphnimorpha kudoi can be found in the Himalayas and western China.
Daphnimorpha kudoi FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Daphnimorpha kudoi?
Daphnimorpha kudoi prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C)
What type of light does Daphnimorpha kudoi need?
Daphnimorpha kudoi prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should I water Daphnimorpha kudoi?
Water Daphnimorpha kudoi when the top inch of soil is dry.
Species in the Daphnimorpha genus
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,