Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 51 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665109
Common Names
- Nodosa Elaeosticta
- Nodosa Oliveberry
- Nodosa Ash
Synonyms
- Scaligeria nodosa Boiss. [unknown]
- Butinia nodosa Boiss. [unknown]
- Conopodium nodosum (Boiss.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
Description
Elaeosticta nodosa (also called Nodose Elaeosticta, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree or shrub that is native to South Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 6 m tall. Its leaves are leathery, dark green, and have a nodose surface. It is found in forest margins, bushveld, and along streams in its native region.
Uses & Benefits
Elaeosticta nodosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. The leaves of the plant are used to make tea which is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Elaeosticta nodosa are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elaeosticta nodosa is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Elaeosticta nodosa
Elaeosticta nodosa can be found in Central Asia.
Elaeosticta nodosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elaeosticta nodosa?
Elaeosticta nodosa
What is the common name of Elaeosticta nodosa?
Nodosa olive
What is the natural habitat of Elaeosticta nodosa?
Dry woodland and scrubland
Species in the Elaeosticta genus
Elaeosticta alaica,
Elaeosticta allioides,
Elaeosticta bucharica,
Elaeosticta chitralica,
Elaeosticta conica,
Elaeosticta ferganensis,
Elaeosticta glaucescens,
Elaeosticta hirtula,
Elaeosticta knorringiana,
Elaeosticta korovinii,
Elaeosticta lutea,
Elaeosticta meifolia,
Elaeosticta nodosa,
Elaeosticta paniculata,
Elaeosticta platyphylla,
Elaeosticta polycarpa,
Elaeosticta ramosissima,
Elaeosticta samarkandica,
Elaeosticta seravschanica,
Elaeosticta transcaspica,
Elaeosticta transitoria,
Elaeosticta tschimganica,
Elaeosticta ugamica,
Elaeosticta vvedenskyi,
Elaeosticta aurea,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,