Daphne oleoides is a shrub of the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to the southern Europe, northern Africa, and Asia Minor.[1]

Description

The shrub is evergreen, and grows up to 60 cm tall. Its branches grow upright. Its flowers are white, with a purplish outside and it bears orange fruits. It is often found on calcareous rocks and rocky slopes at altitudes of 1700 to 2300 m.[1][2]

Subtaxa

  • Daphne oleoides subsp. baksanica
  • Daphne oleoides subsp. kurdica (syn. Daphne kurdica)
  • Daphne oleoides subsp. transcaucasica
  • Daphne oleoides var. brachyloba
  • Daphne oleoides var. buxifolia
  • Daphne oleoides var. glandulosa

References

  1. ^ a b c "Daphne oleoides". Daphne-Seidelbast. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Daphne oleoides-Schreb". Plants for a Future. Retrieved 25 May 2016.