Daphnopsis americana
(Mill.) J.R.Johnst.
Thymelaeaceae
A very diverse species, with up to seven subspecies recognised[
380- Title
- Annals of the Missouri Botanical Gardens Vol. 46
- Publication
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- Author
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- Publisher
- Missouro Botanical Garden
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
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- Description
- An excellent botanical publication, available for download from the Internet. Amongst other things, this issue contains a review of the genus Daphnopsis.
].
Daphne bonplandiana Kunth
Daphne cestrifolia Kunth
Daphne elaeagnoides Humb. ex Wikstr.
Daphne mexicana Spreng.
Daphne obovata Humb. ex Wikstr.
Daphne salicifolia Kunth
Daphne tinifolia Sw.
Daphnopsis bonplandiana (Kunth) Meisn.
Daphnopsis bonplandiana (Kunth) Standl.
Daphnopsis caribaea Griseb.
Daphnopsis cestrifolia (Kunth) Meisn.
Daphnopsis incerata Cuatrec.
Daphnopsis lindenii Meisn.
Daphnopsis salicifolia Meisn.
Daphnopsis seibertii Standl.
Daphnopsis tinifolia (Sw.) Meisn.
Daphnopsis tinifolia Griseb.
Hargasseria cestrifolia (Kunth) Endl.
Hargasseria mexicana C.A.Mey.
Hargasseria salicifolia Endl.
Hargasseria schiedeana Endl.
Hargasseria tinifolia (Sw.) Endl.
Laurus americana Mill.
Nordmannia tinifolia (Sw.) Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Common Name:
General Information
Daphnopsis americana is an evergreen shrub or tree; it can grow up to 15 metres tall[
380- Title
- Annals of the Missouri Botanical Gardens Vol. 46
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- Missouro Botanical Garden
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent botanical publication, available for download from the Internet. Amongst other things, this issue contains a review of the genus Daphnopsis.
].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a source of fibre.
Known Hazards
Most, if not all, species in this genus contain toxic alkaloids[
528- Title
- Indicador de Madeiras e Plantas Uteis do Brasil.
- Publication
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- Author
- Fonseca E. T. De
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Officinas graphicas Villas-Boas & Co.; Rio de Janeiro
- Year
- 1922
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Brief details of some of the uses of Brazilian plants. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Botanical References
380- Title
- Annals of the Missouri Botanical Gardens Vol. 46
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- Missouro Botanical Garden
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent botanical publication, available for download from the Internet. Amongst other things, this issue contains a review of the genus Daphnopsis.
Range
S. America - Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela; C. America - Costa Rica to southern Mexico; Caribbean - Leeward Islands to Puerto Rico and Jamaica.
Habitat
Forests, generally associated with rivers, streams or other very moist habitats such as cloud forests. It shows a pronounced preference for soils which are volcanic in origin[
380- Title
- Annals of the Missouri Botanical Gardens Vol. 46
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- Missouro Botanical Garden
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent botanical publication, available for download from the Internet. Amongst other things, this issue contains a review of the genus Daphnopsis.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 10.00 m |
| Self-fertile | No |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required[
380- Title
- Annals of the Missouri Botanical Gardens Vol. 46
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- Missouro Botanical Garden
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent botanical publication, available for download from the Internet. Amongst other things, this issue contains a review of the genus Daphnopsis.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
A strong, good quality fibre obtained from the bark is used for making rope[
380- Title
- Annals of the Missouri Botanical Gardens Vol. 46
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- Missouro Botanical Garden
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent botanical publication, available for download from the Internet. Amongst other things, this issue contains a review of the genus Daphnopsis.
,
528- Title
- Indicador de Madeiras e Plantas Uteis do Brasil.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Fonseca E. T. De
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Officinas graphicas Villas-Boas & Co.; Rio de Janeiro
- Year
- 1922
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Brief details of some of the uses of Brazilian plants. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
]. It has a bitter flavour[
380- Title
- Annals of the Missouri Botanical Gardens Vol. 46
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Publisher
- Missouro Botanical Garden
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent botanical publication, available for download from the Internet. Amongst other things, this issue contains a review of the genus Daphnopsis.
]. A delicate, white, lace-like fibre[
454- Title
- Useful Fiber Plants of the World
- Publication
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- Author
- Dodge C.R.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
- USDA; Washington.
- Year
- 1897
- ISBN
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- Description
- A rather dated, but very comprehensive catalogue of fibre plants from around the world. The book can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The inner hark is naturally woven in such a manner that pieces several metres long can easily be stripped off - these are very strong and can be braided into a strong rope[
478- Title
- Botanical Museum Leaflets Vol 11
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Harvard University; Cambridge, Mass.
- Year
- 1945
- ISBN
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- Description
- Includes an article on the Economic Plants of S. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The leaves are used as filling in braided fabric hats, which is why they are not brittle afterwards[
528- Title
- Indicador de Madeiras e Plantas Uteis do Brasil.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Fonseca E. T. De
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Officinas graphicas Villas-Boas & Co.; Rio de Janeiro
- Year
- 1922
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Brief details of some of the uses of Brazilian plants. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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