Pachygone laurifolia
Pachygone laurifolia (DC.) L.Lian & Wei Wang
Pachygone laurifolia, the laurel-leaved snail tree, is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the Menispermaceae family. It is native to the Himalayan foothills, China, Taiwan, and Japan. The plant typically grows to 2.3 m in height and spread, with a round shape and medium to fast growth. Leaves are ovate-lanceolate, up to 150 mm long, with a spiral bud arrangement. It is dioecious, with small, yellowish flowers in leaf axils and small black drupes as fruit. It adapts well to various sun and soil conditions.
Description
Pachygone laurifolia is a member of the Menispermaceae family and is found in the Himalayan foothills, China, Taiwan, and Japan. It is a medium-sized, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach 2.3 m in height and spread. The plant has a round shape, with ovate-lanceolate leaves that are about 150 mm long and 51 mm wide. Leaves are arranged in a spiral pattern. The species is dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants. Flowers are small, yellowish, and appear in spikes at leaf axils. The fruit is a small black drupe. It is adaptable to a wide range of sun and soil conditions and can be used as a hedge or screen with regular pruning.
Synonyms
Menispermum laurifoliumCebatha laurifoliaCocculus angustifoliusCocculus bariensisCocculus laurifoliusGalloa trinervisHolopeira australisHolopeira fusiformisHolopeira laurifoliaNephroia laurifoliaCocculus laurifolius var. triplinervisCocculus laurifolius var. angustifolius