Daphniphyllum himalayensis

Family: Daphniphyllaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 3-15 m high and spreads 3-15 m wide. The flowers are small and do not have petals. The flowers have a strong smell. The fruit are pea shaped and bluish-black.

There are 15 Daphniphyllum species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate and subtropical plant. It grows at 2,000-3,000 m altitude in the Himalayas. It suits hardiness zones 6-11. In Yunnan. Arboretum Tasmania.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Tasmania, Tibet

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Dieng-synrangthuli, Lal chandan, Lamcha, Rakt chandan, Ratendu

Synonyms

Daphniphyllum himalayense var. triangulatum T. C. Huang; Goughia himalayensis Benth.; Gouphia himalense Benth.; and others