Calyx-shaped Tigernanmu (Daphniphyllum calycinum)

Calyx-shaped Tigernanmu, a reference photo — Photo: 阿橋 HQ · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Daphniphyllum calycinum is a species of shrubby plant in the family Daphniphyllaceae. It is found in northern Vietnam and southeastern China. It is used in biodiesel and in lubrication, soap-making and Chinese medicine.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Calyx-shaped Tigernanmu being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Daphniphyllum pentandrum
Daphniphyllum teijsmannii
Litsea glutinosa
Daphniphyllum macropodum

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Daphniphyllaceae
Genus: Daphniphyllum
Species: Daphniphyllum calycinum

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