Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gardneri
ID:
1071120

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(1): 155 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001070458



Common Names

  • Nectandra gardneri
  • Gardner's Nectandra
  • Gardner's-leaved Nectandra


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Description

Nectandra gardneri (also called Chinese May Apple, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to China and Taiwan. It grows up to 5 m tall and has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in forests, thickets, and along streams in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Nectandra gardneri is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make essential oils, which are used for aromatherapy and medicinal purposes. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nectandra gardneri is a small, white, fragrant flower, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a tuft of white hairs at the tip of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nectandra gardneri 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 gardneri

Nectandra gardneri is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

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,

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