Daphne miyabeana
Daphne miyabeana Makino
Daphne miyabeana is a rare evergreen shrub in the Thymelaeaceae family, native to high mountain rocky areas in Hokkaido and Honshu, Japan. It was first described in 1914 by Makino. The plant features dark green, glabrous leaves measuring 5–10 cm in length and 1–2.5 cm in width, with short petioles. Its flowers are white, arranged in heads at the tips of the current year's growth, and consist of petal-like sepals forming a 5–6 mm long tube with spreading lobes. The species produces small, vermilion berries approximately 8 mm in diameter when ripe.
Description
Daphne miyabeana is a member of the Thymelaeaceae family and is found in rocky high-altitude regions of Japan. It is characterized by its small, evergreen shrub form and is known for its lack of true petals. Instead, its flowers are composed of petal-like sepals that form a short, tubular structure with spreading lobes. The plant's leaves are narrow and dark green, and it produces small, bright red berries when mature. This species is considered rare and is restricted to specific mountainous habitats in Hokkaido and Honshu.
Distribution
Japan
