| Daphne alpina | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus: | Daphne |
| Species: | D. alpina |
| Binomial name | |
| Daphne alpina L. [1] | |
Daphne alpina is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is deciduous, and is found in southern and central Europe. [1]
The shrub has an erect habit, and grows to a height of 40 to 60 cm. It grows leaves that are 1 to 4 cm long and small white flowers that are 8 to 10 mm. It is found in limestone rocks at an altitude from 300 to 1500 m. [1]
Daphne is a genus of between 70 and 95 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs in the family Thymelaeaceae, native to Asia, Europe and north Africa. They are noted for their scented flowers and often brightly coloured berries. Two species are used to make paper. Many species are grown in gardens as ornamental plants; the smaller species are often used in rock gardens. All parts of daphnes are poisonous, especially the berries.
Arctous alpina, the alpine bearberry, mountain bearberry or black bearberry, is a dwarf shrub in the heather family Ericaceae. The basionym of this species is Arbutus alpinaL..
Alchemilla alpina, commonly known as alpine lady's-mantle, is an arctic-montane herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and Southern Greenland.
Pulsatilla alpina, the alpine pasqueflower or alpine anemone, is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae, native to the mountain ranges of central and southern Europe, from central Spain to Croatia. It is an herbaceous perennial growing to 15–30 cm (6–12 in) tall by 20 cm (8 in) wide, and can be found at altitudes of 1,200–2,700 m (3,900–8,900 ft).
Acacia alpina is an evergreen shrub that is endemic to south eastern Australia.
Spiraea japonica, the Japanese meadowsweet or Japanese spiraea, is a plant in the family Rosaceae.
A prostrate shrub is a woody plant, most of the branches of which lie upon or just above the ground, rather than being held erect as are the branches of most trees and shrubs.
Pimelea alpina, the alpine rice-flower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Thymelaeaceae and is endemic to south-eastern continental Australia. It is an erect, prostrate or spreading shrub or undershrub with narrowly elliptic leaves crowded at the ends of branches and heads of pinkish red or white flowers.
Daphne cneorum, the garland flower or rose daphne, is a species of flowering plant in the family Thymelaeaceae, commonly found in various pine forests across Europe. It is a prostrate spreading evergreen shrub to 20 cm (8 in), grown for its dense clusters of highly fragrant pink flowers in spring. All parts of the plant are poisonous to humans. Two common diseases are known as daphne sudden death syndrome and daphne virus X.
The Alpine Garden Society headquarters are at Pershore, Worcestershire. It is an "International Society for the cultivation, conservation and exploration of alpine and rock garden plants, small hardy herbaceous plants, hardy and half-hardy bulbs, hardy ferns and small shrubs".
Roscoea alpina is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. Most members of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae), to which it belongs, are tropical, but R. alpina, like other species of Roscoea, grows in much colder mountainous regions. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Daphne sericea is a shrubby species of flowering plant in the genus Daphne with purple flowers. It was described by Martin Vahl. Daphne collina has been treated as a separate species, but is considered to be a cultivar or group of cultivars of D. sericea.
Daphne aurantiaca is a shrub of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to China, specifically Sichuan and Yunnan.
Daphne kamtschatica is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to parts of Korea and Japan, as well as Kamchatka.
Daphne glomerata is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is evergreen, and is found in Turkey and Caucasus.
Daphne striata is a shrub, of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to the European Alps and the Dolomites.
Spiraea japonicavar.alpina, also known as the alpine spirea or daphne spirea, is a low-growing, rounded, deciduous shrub which has pink flowers in flat-topped clusters in late spring to mid summer. The leaves are small, oval, sharply toothed and blue green colored. In the fall they turn red and orange.
Acaena alpina is a perennial shrub of the genus Acaena known for its hardiness and durability. A. alpina is found throughout central Chile and Argentina. It can withstand a wide range of climates, including that of the Andes, where it is commonly found. A.alpina can withstand both hot and cold temperatures as well as wet and dry seasons, though it preferentially grows at high altitudes. A. alpina was originally typified by Eduard Friedrich Poeppig and Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers in 1843.
Bossiaea alpina is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae and is endemic to a small area in south-eastern Victoria, Australia. It is a diffuse shrub with oblong to elliptic leaves and bright yellow flowers arranged singly on the ends of branchlets.
Cryptandra alpina, commonly known as alpine pearlflower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rhamnaceae and is endemic to Tasmania. It is a small, prostrate shrub with slender branches, linear leaves, and tube-shaped white flowers arranged singly on the ends of branches.
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