Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 362 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501034
Common Names
- Synandrodaphne Paradoxa
- Paradoxical Synandrodaphne
- Paradoxical-leaved Synandrodaphne
Synonyms
- Gilgiodaphne paradoxa (Gilg) Domke [unknown]
Description
Synandrodaphne paradoxa (also called Paradoxical Synandrodaphne, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in lowland rainforest, but can also be found in swamp forest and on riverbanks. Its leaves are glossy and dark green, and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Synandrodaphne paradoxa is used as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Synandrodaphne paradoxa is white in color and has five petals. The seed is dark brown in color and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Synandrodaphne paradoxa is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Synandrodaphne paradoxa
Synandrodaphne paradoxa is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist areas such as riverbanks, swamps, and wet forests.
Synandrodaphne paradoxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Synandrodaphne paradoxa?
Synandrodaphne paradoxa
What is the common name of Synandrodaphne paradoxa?
Paradoxical Synandrodaphne
What is the natural habitat of Synandrodaphne paradoxa?
Synandrodaphne paradoxa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique
Species in the Synandrodaphne genus
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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,
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Craterosiphon micranthum,
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Daphne altaica,
Daphne arbuscula,
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Daphne axillaris,
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