Nectandra citrifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mez & Rusby
Source:
tro
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 6: 115 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001070569
Common Names
- Citrus Nectandra
- Nectandra
- Nectandra citrifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nectandra citrifolia (also called Lemon-scented Nectandra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 1.5-3 m and has alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in forests, thickets, and along streams, at elevations of 500-2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Nectandra citrifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces fragrant white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin disorders, as well as for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nectandra citrifolia has small, white flowers, small black seeds, and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nectandra citrifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seeds.
Where to Find Nectandra citrifolia
Nectandra citrifolia is native to Mexico, and can be found in the wild in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.
Species in the Nectandra genus
Nectandra longifolia, Nectandra lineata, Nectandra membranacea, Nectandra maguireana, Nectandra hihua, Nectandra impressa, Nectandra leucantha, Nectandra lanceolata, Nectandra laurel, Nectandra pichurim, Nectandra pearcei, Nectandra ramonensis, Nectandra pseudocotea, Nectandra nitidula, Nectandra moritziana, Nectandra oppositifolia, Nectandra baccans, Nectandra aurea, Nectandra bartlettiana, Nectandra briquetii, Nectandra angustifolia, Nectandra grandiflora, Nectandra globosa, Nectandra fulva, Nectandra cissiflora, Nectandra discolor, Nectandra cuspidata, Nectandra amazonum, Nectandra spicata, Nectandra sordida, Nectandra roberto-andinoi, Nectandra ruforamula, Nectandra sanguinea, Nectandra turbacensis, Nectandra villosa, Nectandra truxillensis, Nectandra venulosa, Nectandra subbullata, Nectandra acutifolia, Nectandra brittonii, Nectandra debilis, Nectandra krugii, Nectandra lineatifolia, Nectandra maynensis, Nectandra canescens, Nectandra furcata, Nectandra gardneri, Nectandra japurensis, Nectandra matthewsii, Nectandra microcarpa,
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-17801428: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.