Biology:Cocculus laurifolius
| Laurel-leaved snail tree | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Ranunculales |
| Family: | Menispermaceae |
| Genus: | Cocculus |
| Species: | C. laurifolius
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| Binomial name | |
| Cocculus laurifolius | |
Cocculus laurifolius, the laurel-leaved snail tree, is a medium-sized, shrubby evergreen tree of the genus Cocculus. It is native to the foothills of the Himalaya Mountains, China, Taiwan and Japan,[1] 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.[2] 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.[3] 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.
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Plant of Cocculus laurifolius
Leaves of Cocculus laurifolius
References
- ↑ "Flora of China". efloras.org. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200008435. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ↑ "SelecTree: Tree Detail LAUREL LEAF COCCULUS". Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute. https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/cocculus-laurifolius. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ↑ "Cocculus laurifolius - Platter-Leaf". https://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=418. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
Wikidata ☰ Q585717 entry
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