Nonea macrosperma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrosperma
ID:
380420
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 11: 97 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379752
Common Names
- Nonea macrosperma
- Macrosperma Nonea
- Nonea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nonea macrosperma (also called Large-seeded Nonea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist, lowland forests. It is also found in secondary forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nonea macrosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nonea macrosperma is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
Where to Find Nonea macrosperma
Nonea macrosperma is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in wetland habitats.
Nonea macrosperma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nonea macrosperma?
Nonea macrosperma
What is the common name of Nonea macrosperma?
Nonea
What is the natural habitat of Nonea macrosperma?
Dry, rocky hillsides
Species in the Nonea genus
Nonea echioides, Nonea decurrens, Nonea calceolaris, Nonea caspica, Nonea anchusoides, Nonea alpestris, Nonea anomala, Nonea polychroma, Nonea pisidica, Nonea philistaea, Nonea pulla, Nonea palmyrensis, Nonea pallens, Nonea ovczinnikovii, Nonea setosa, Nonea popovii, Nonea rosea, Nonea pulmonarioides, Nonea monticola, Nonea heterostemon, Nonea flavescens, Nonea minutiflora, Nonea micrantha, Nonea macrosperma, Nonea hypoleia, Nonea macrantha, Nonea intermedia, Nonea lutea, Nonea longiflora, Nonea karsensis, Nonea macropoda, Nonea stenosolen, Nonea vivianii, Nonea vesicaria, Nonea versicolor, Nonea calycina, Nonea persica, Nonea armeniaca, Nonea melanocarpa, Nonea rossica, Nonea taurica, Nonea turcomanica, Nonea kandaharensis, Nonea edgeworthii, Nonea viviani, Nonea dumanii, Nonea iranica,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,
References
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:119387-1: Based on the initial data import