Pachygone laurifolia

Laurel-leaved snail tree
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 (2020)
Synonyms[2]
  • Cebatha laurifolia (DC.) Kuntze (1891)
  • Cinnamomum esquirolii H.Lév. (1915)
  • Cocculus angustifolius Hassk. (1844)
  • Cocculus bariensis Pierre ex Gagnep. (1908)
  • Cocculus laurifolius DC. (1817)
  • Cocculus laurifolius var. angustifolius (Hassk.) Boerl. (1899)
  • Cocculus laurifolius var. triplinervis Boerl. (1899)
  • Galloa trinervis Hassk. (1844)
  • Holopeira australis Miers (1867)
  • Holopeira fusiformis Miers (1867)
  • Holopeira laurifolia (DC.) Miers (1867)
  • Menispermum laurifolium (DC.) Roxb. (1832)
  • Nephroia laurifolia (DC.) Miers (1851)

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 Himalaya Mountains, China, Taiwan, and Japan,[3] where it commonly grows to a height of 25 ft, with an equal spread. In cultivation it can reach a similar size where conditions are favorable.[4] Form is round-headed, with a medium to fast growth rate and a coarse texture. Leaves are ovate-lanceolate, about 6" long by 2" 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.[5] 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.

  • 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.
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