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].

General Uses: Wood - soft, close and even grained, very handsome. Used for turnery, carving etc[146]. The wood of the roots is especially handsome, it is deep red in colour[158].

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