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Pachygone laurifolia

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Species of flowering plant

Laurel-leaved snail tree
Conservation status

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Ranunculales
Family: Menispermaceae
Genus: Pachygone
Species: P. laurifolia
Binomial name
Pachygone laurifolia
(DC.) L.Lian & Wei Wang
Synonyms
13 synonyms
  • Cebatha laurifolia (DC.) Kuntze
  • Cinnamomum esquirolii H.Lév.
  • Cocculus angustifolius Hassk.
  • Cocculus bariensis Pierre ex Gagnep.
  • Cocculus laurifolius DC.
  • Cocculus laurifolius var. angustifolius (Hassk.) Boerl.
  • Cocculus laurifolius var. triplinervis Boerl.
  • Galloa trinervis Hassk.
  • Holopeira australis Miers
  • Holopeira fusiformis Miers
  • Holopeira laurifolia (DC.) Miers
  • Menispermum laurifolium (DC.) Roxb.
  • Nephroia laurifolia (DC.) Miers

Pachygone laurifolia, the laurel-leaved snail tree, is a medium-sized, shrubby evergreen tree of the moonseed family, Menispermaceae. It is native to the foothills of the Himalayas, China, Taiwan, and Japan, where it commonly grows to a height of 2.3 m (7.5 ft), with an equal spread. In cultivation it can reach a similar size where conditions are favorable. Form is round-headed, with a medium to fast growth rate and a coarse texture. Leaves are ovate-lanceolate, about 150 mm (6 in) long by 51 mm (2 in) wide, with a spiral bud arrangement. Leaf color is medium green. This species is dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants. Flowers are insignificant: small, yellowish and appearing in spikes at leaf axils. Fruit is a small (6 mm) black drupe. With frequent shearing, plants may work well in a formal setting as a hedge or screen. Will take a wide range of sun and soil conditions within its temperature tolerance.

Gallery

  • Plant of Pachygone laurifolia Plant of Pachygone laurifolia
  • Leaves of Pachygone laurifolia Leaves of Pachygone laurifolia

References

  1. IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group & Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI). 2022. Cocculus laurifolius. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2022: e.T208114450A208356270. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T208114450A208356270.en. Accessed 22 January 2024.
  2. Pachygone laurifolia (DC.) L.Lian & Wei Wang. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  3. "Flora of China". efloras.org. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  4. "SelecTree: Tree Detail LAUREL LEAF COCCULUS". SelecTree. Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  5. "Cocculus laurifolius - Platter-Leaf". San Marcos Growers. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
Taxon identifiers
Pachygone laurifolia
Cocculus laurifolius
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