Anneslea fragrans
Wall.
Pentaphylacaceae
Anneslea fragrans is a widespread and somewhat variable species with several varieties having been recognized primarily on leaf character differences. Further study is needed to confirm whether these differences justify taxonomic recognition[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
].
Anneslea alpina H.L.Li
Anneslea hainanensis (Kobuski) Hu
Anneslea lanceolata (Hayata) Kanehira
Anneslea rubriflora Hu & Hung T.Chang
Callosmia fragrans (Wall.) C.Presl
Mountnorrisia fragrans (Wall.) Szyszyłowicz
Common Name:
General Information
Anneslea fragrans is a variable, evergreen shrub or small tree growing from 3 - 25 metres tall. The straight, cylindrical bole can be 15 - 20cm in diameter[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
,
,
549- Title
- Flore Forestiere Du Globe
- Publication
-
- Author
- Chnacerel L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Gauthier-Villars et Co.; Paris.
- Year
- 1920
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Written in French, a very detailed work on the timbers of the world. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of a good quality wood.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
198- Title
- Journal of the Arnold Arboretum. Vol. 33.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Li. H. L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Harvard University
- Year
- 1952
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- A botanical magazine, it contains a monograph of the genus Actinidia. Available to download from the Internet.
,
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
Range
E. Asia - southern China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia.
Habitat
Forests or thickets on mountain slopes or in valleys at elevations of 300 - 2,700 metres[
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 12.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
The tree is found in the wild in habitats ranging from dense shade to fairly open woodland[
198- Title
- Journal of the Arnold Arboretum. Vol. 33.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Li. H. L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Harvard University
- Year
- 1952
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- A botanical magazine, it contains a monograph of the genus Actinidia. Available to download from the Internet.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The bark and flowers are vermifuge and are also usd in the treatment of dysentery and fevers[
].
Other Uses
The grey-brown to brown or pale red wood is fine-grained, very hard, brittle and beautifully marked. It is used for fancy articles, quality furniture etc[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
,
,
549- Title
- Flore Forestiere Du Globe
- Publication
-
- Author
- Chnacerel L.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Gauthier-Villars et Co.; Paris.
- Year
- 1920
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Written in French, a very detailed work on the timbers of the world. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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