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Daphne macrantha

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

Daphne macrantha is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to China, specifically northeastern Xizang.[2]

Description

The shrub is evergreen, and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its branches creep and are purplish red or brown. It is often found among rocks on north-facing open hillsides at 4200–4300 m in altitude.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Daphne macrantha". The Plant List. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Daphne macrantha". eFloras. Retrieved 15 May 2016.