Daphne retusa

Daphne retusa is a species of flowering plant in the family Thymelaeaceae, native from the Himalayas westwards to west and central China and southwards to Myanmar. It was first described in 1892.

Description

Daphne retusa grows at an altitudes around or below 3,900 m. It ranges from about 0.7 to 1.5 m tall. Its leaves are dark green, and it has light pink flowers and bears red fruit.

Taxonomy

Daphne retusa was first described by William Hemsley in 1892. It has been treated as a synonym of the related Daphne tangutica, but this is not accepted by Plants of the World Online as of 2025.

Cultivation

Under the name Daphne tangutica Retusa Group, this species has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.