Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
vivianii
ID:
380453

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 31 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379785



Common Names

  • Nonea vivianii
  • Vivian's Nonea
  • Vivian's Uvaria


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Synonyms

  • Anchusa ventricosa Viv. [unknown]

Description

Nonea vivianii (also called Vivian's 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 vivianii 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

The flowers of Nonea vivianii are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nonea vivianii 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 vivianii

Nonea vivianii can be found in wet habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Nonea vivianii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nonea vivianii?

Nonea vivianii

What is the common name of Nonea vivianii?

Nonea

What is the natural habitat of Nonea vivianii?

Dry, rocky hillsides

Species in the Nonea genus

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,