Daphne tenuiflora

Daphne tenuiflora is a small shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. Daphne angustiloba is considered to be a synonym of D. tenuiflora,[1] although the Flora of China treats it as a separate species.[2] D. tenuiflora is native to China (Sichuan and Yunnan) and Myanmar.[2][3]

Daphne tenuiflora
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Daphne
Species:
D. tenuiflora
Binomial name
Daphne tenuiflora
Bureau & Franch.[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Daphne angustiloba Rehder

Daphne tenuiflora is an evergreen shub, reaching about 0.5 m tall. Its slender pale yellowish green branches grow sparsely. It is often found in high mountain forests at around 2700–5000 m in altitude.[2][3]

References

  1. "Daphne tenuiflora". The Plant List. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  2. "Daphne angustiloba". Flora of China. eFlora. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  3. "Daphne tenuiflora". Flora of China. eFlora. Retrieved 17 November 2017.


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