Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
nicobarica
ID:
359645

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kurz) H.B.Naithani & S.Biswas

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Flow. Pl. India, Nepal & Bhutan : 95 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358977



Common Names

  • Nicobar Loeseneriella
  • Loeseneriella nicobarica
  • Nicobar False Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Hippocratea nicobarica Kurz [unknown]
  • Salacia nicobarica (Kurz) D.C.S.Raju [unknown]

Description

Loeseneriella nicobarica (also called Nicobar loeseneriella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India and is found in lowland rainforest and along roadsides. It is a small shrub with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Loiseleria indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is tolerant of shade. It is also used to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Loeseneriella nicobarica is a small, white bloom with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loeseneriella nicobarica is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. Layering is done by burying a low-lying branch in the soil and allowing it to root before severing it from the parent plant.

Where to Find Loeseneriella nicobarica

Loeseneriella nicobarica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Loeseneriella nicobarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loeseneriella nicobarica?

Loeseneriella nicobarica

What is the common name of Loeseneriella nicobarica?

Nicobar false buttonweed

What is the natural habitat of Loeseneriella nicobarica?

It is native to the Nicobar Islands.

Species in the Loeseneriella genus

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
H.B. Naithani (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.B.Naithani' in the authors string.
Sas Biswas (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Biswas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:948153-1: Based on the initial data import