English: Royal crown.
Name: gemmata, from gem, jewellery.
Family:
ThymelaeaceaeRegion: China, provinces Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou.
Habitat: in forested and mountainous regions; at altitudes of 1,500 to 3,000 meters; prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soils.
Use: ornamental, for its attractive flowers and foliage; medicinal in traditional Chinese medicine.
BotanyShrub; evergreen or semi-evergreen.
Root: fibrous root system.
Leaves: Elliptic to lanceolate, dark green, glossy, arranged alternately along the stems.
Inflorescence: Terminal clusters of flowers, usually appearing in spring.
Flowers: Bright yellow, tubular, with a strong, pleasant fragrance. The flowers are small but numerous, creating a striking display.
Pollinators: Attracts bees and other insects that help with pollination.
Daphne gemmata is recognized for its bright yellow flowers and pleasant fragrance, making it a popular ornamental plant. Its adaptability to forested and mountainous regions, along with its evergreen foliage, adds to its appeal in gardens. However, caution should be exercised due to the potential toxicity of parts of the plant when used medicinally.