Actinodaphne speciosa

Actinodaphne speciosa
Actinodaphne speciosa in Hakgale Botanical Garden
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Laurales
Family: Lauraceae
Genus: Actinodaphne
Species:
A. speciosa
Binomial name
Actinodaphne speciosa
Synonyms[2]

Iozoste speciosa (Nees) Kuntze

Actinodaphne speciosa, known as elephant ears, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is a tree endemic to Sri Lanka.

References

  1. ↑ de Kok, R. (2024). "Actinodaphne speciosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024 e.T158422051A158675433. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-2.RLTS.T158422051A158675433.en. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "Actinodaphne speciosa Nees". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 May 2026.