Daphniphyllum himalense (Daphniphyllaceae) Evergreen tree

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Daphniphyllum himalense
Evergreen tree
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The Daphniphyllum himalense plant species is found in E. Asia - Central and Eastern Himalayas to Northern Burma. It is a member of the Daphniphyllaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Goughia himalayensis.

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Latin Name:  Daphniphyllum himalense
Family:  Daphniphyllaceae
Author:  (Benth.)J.Muell.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Cool moist forests[200], shady ravines[158] and valleys alongside streams, 1200 - 3000 metres[146].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in any good soil, tolerating lime but perhaps not suitable for very chalky soils[11]. A useful plant for moist shady positions[11]. Dislikes cold drying winds[200]. D. macropodum. Miq. is hardy at Kew and tolerates temperatures down to about -20°c[11, 184]. It is very closely related to this species and is perhaps no more than a sub-species of it[11]. This species, however, is less hardy than D. macropodum[182]. The flowers have a pungent aroma[182]. They are produced in racemes on the previous year's wood[11]. Dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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