Status:
valid
Authors:
G.C.C.Gilbert
Source:
tro
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 28: 375 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225486
Common Names
- Lebrun's Nectaropetalum
- Nectaropetalum lebrunii
- Nectaropetalum
Description
Nectaropetalum lebrunii (also called Lebrun's Nectaropetalum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Madagascar. It has a short trunk with large, leathery leaves and white or pink flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Nectaropetalum lebrunii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nectaropetalum lebrunii is white, with five petals, and the seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nectaropetalum lebrunii is a shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Nectaropetalum lebrunii
Nectaropetalum lebrunii is native to Africa and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.
Nectaropetalum lebrunii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nectaropetalum lebrunii?
Nectaropetalum lebrunii
What is the common name of Nectaropetalum lebrunii?
Nectaropetalum
What is the natural habitat of Nectaropetalum lebrunii?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Nectaropetalum genus
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,