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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Daphne involucrata is a deciduous Shrub. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies).
Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Eriosolena involucrata. Van Tieghan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Paper

A paper is made from the bark. It is equal in quality to D. papyracea and D. bholua[146].

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

We have very little information on this species and doubt that it will be hardy in Britain. A good sandy loam suits most members of this genus[11]. Plants are resentful of root disturbance and should be planted into their permanent positions as soon as possible[188]. According to one report the correct name for this species is Eriosolena involucrata[109].

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Propagation

Seed - best sown in a greenhouse as soon as it is ripe with the pot sealed in a polythene bag to hold in the moisture. Remove this bag as soon as germination takes place[164]. The seed usually germinates better if it is harvested 'green' (when it has fully developed but before it dries on the plant) and sown immediately. Germination should normally take place by spring, though it sometimes takes a further year. Stored seed is more problematic. It should be warm stratified for 8 - 12 weeks at 20°c followed by 12 - 14 weeks at 3°c. Germination may still take another 12 months or more at 15°c[164]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle. Grow the plants on in the greenhouse for their first winter and then plant out in spring after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame.

Other Names

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Found In

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Brachyloma ciliatum	Daphne Heath	Shrub	0.4	8-11	S	LMH	SN	M	0	0
Chamaedaphne calyculata	Leather Leaf	Shrub	0.8	6-9		LMH	SN	M	1	1
Daphne bholua		Shrub	2.0	7-10		MH	FSN	DM	0	1	3
Daphne genkwa	Lilac Daphne	Shrub	1.5	4-8		MH	SN	M	0	3
Daphne gnidium	Flax-Leaved Daphne	Shrub	1.5	7-10		MH	SN	DM	0	1
Daphne laureola	Spurge Laurel	Shrub	1.0	6-9		MH	FS	DM	0	1	0
Daphne mezereum	Mezereon, Paradise plant, February Daphne	Shrub	1.5	4-7	M	MH	S	M	0	2	2
Daphne odora	Winter Daphne, Fragrant Daphne	Shrub	1.5	7-9	S	MH	SN	M	0	2	3
Daphne oleoides		Shrub	1.0	7-10		MH	N	DM	1	1
Daphne papyracea		Shrub	1.5	7-10		MH	S	M	0	1	1
Daphne pseudomezereum		Shrub	1.5	5-9		MH	S	M	0	0	1
Salix daphnoides	Violet Willow, Daphne willow	Tree	10.0	4-8	F	LMH	N	MWe	1	2	3

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

Daphne involucrata - Wall.