Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
acuminatum
ID:
1074215

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verdc.

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 36: 43 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001073553



Common Names

  • Nectaropetalum Acuminatum
  • Nectaropetalum
  • Acuminatum


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Description

Nectaropetalum acuminatum (also called Nectaropetalum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Linaceae family. It is native to Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Nectaropetalum acuminatum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used to make rope, twine, and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nectaropetalum acuminatum has small, white, five-petaled flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nectaropetalum acuminatum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall and wide. It is native to the African tropics. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Nectaropetalum acuminatum

Nectaropetalum acuminatum is native to Africa and can be found in dry, sandy soils. It is often found in savannas and grasslands.

Species in the Erythroxylaceae family

Aneulophus africanus, Aneulophus congoensis, Erythroxylum acrobeles, Erythroxylum acuminatum, Erythroxylum acutum, Erythroxylum affine, Erythroxylum alaternifolium, Erythroxylum amazonicum, Erythroxylum amplifolium, Erythroxylum amplum, Erythroxylum ampullaceum, Erythroxylum anceps, Erythroxylum andrei, Erythroxylum anguifugum, Erythroxylum annamense, Erythroxylum apiculatum, Erythroxylum areolatum, Erythroxylum argentinum, Erythroxylum armatum, Erythroxylum arrojadoi, Erythroxylum australe, Erythroxylum badium, Erythroxylum banaoense, Erythroxylum bangii, Erythroxylum baracoense, Erythroxylum barbatum, Erythroxylum bequaertii, Erythroxylum betulaceum, Erythroxylum bezerrae, Erythroxylum bicolor, Erythroxylum boinense, Erythroxylum boivinianum, Erythroxylum bradeanum, Erythroxylum brennae, Erythroxylum brevipes, Erythroxylum buxifolium, Erythroxylum buxus, Erythroxylum caatingae, Erythroxylum cambodianum, Erythroxylum campestre, Erythroxylum campinense, Erythroxylum capitatum, Erythroxylum carthagenense, Erythroxylum cassinoides, Erythroxylum cataractarum, Erythroxylum catharinense, Erythroxylum cincinnatum, Erythroxylum citrifolium, Erythroxylum clarense, Erythroxylum coca,

References