Daphne aurantiaca

Daphne aurantiaca (syn. Daphne calcicola) is a shrub of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to China, specifically Sichuan and Yunnan.[1]

Daphne aurantiaca
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Thymelaeaceae
Genus: Daphne
Species:
D. aurantiaca
Binomial name
Daphne aurantiaca
Diels.[1]

Description

The shrub is evergreen, and grows from 0.6 to 1.2 meters tall. Its different variants grow either erect or more prostrate, accounting for the variance in height.[2] It is often found on slopes and ledges, particularly the faces of limestone cliffs.[1] It was introduced to European gardens by George Forrest in 1906, from collections in the Lijiang Range in NW Yunnan. He described it as "One of the most beautiful plants in western Yunnan".[3]

Varieties

There are two varieties: Daphne aurantiaca var. aurantiaca is taller and grows erect, while D. aurantiaca var. calcicola grows more prostrate and irregularly.[2] Daphne aurantiaca var. calcicola has been treated as a separate species, Daphne calcicola. Its compact growth makes it more attractive to gardeners.[3]

References
  1. "Daphne aurantiaca Diels". eFloras.org. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  2. "Daphne aurantiaca var. aurantiaca Diels (1912) / var. calcicola (Smith) J.J. Halda (2001)". Seidelbast. Retrieved 3 April 2016.
  3. "Daphne calcicola". Alpine Garden Society. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
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