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.
Laurel-leaved snail tree | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Ranunculales |
Family: | Menispermaceae |
Genus: | Cocculus |
Species: | C. laurifolius |
Binomial name | |
Cocculus laurifolius | |
Gallery
- Plant of Cocculus laurifolius
- Leaves of Cocculus laurifolius
References
- "Flora of China". efloras.org. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- "SelecTree: Tree Detail LAUREL LEAF COCCULUS". SelecTree. Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- "Cocculus laurifolius - Platter-Leaf". San Marcos Growers. Retrieved 29 December 2018.