Nivenia inaequalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
iplants
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 37: 195 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836242
Common Names
- Nivenia inaequalis
- Unequal Nivenia
- Inaequalis Nivenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nivenia inaequalis (also called Nivenia inaequalis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Proteaceae. It has a rounded crown and small, leathery leaves. It is native to South Africa, and typically grows in dry scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Nivenia inaequalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nivenia inaequalis has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nivenia inaequalis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Nivenia inaequalis
Nivenia inaequalis is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Species in the Nivenia genus
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-373530: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.