Daphne mucronata

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

Daphne mucronata is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to Pakistan, specifically Western Pakistan and areas in trans-Indus.[2]

Description[]

The shrub is evergreen, and grows to 2.5 m tall. Its slender branches are pale green. It is often found near river banks at around 800–3000 m in altitude.[2]

The leaves contain poisonous properties that are not potent towards goats and the bark can be used to heal bone diseases and for washing hair. The fruits it bears are edible and can be used as a dye.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Daphne mucronata Royle". The Plant List. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  2. ^ a b c "Daphne mucronata". eFloras. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
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