Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gilg & Gilg-Ben.) J.E.Molina & Struwe
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 17: 399 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041690
Common Names
- Neuburgia novocaledonica
- Novocaledonica Neuburgia
- Novocaledonica Neuburgia Plant
Description
Neuburgia novocaledonica (also called 'NovoCaledonica Neuburgia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas with high humidity and rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Neuburgia novocaledonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Neuburgia novocaledonica is small, white, and star-shaped with 5 petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Neuburgia novocaledonica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a well-draining medium. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods require bright, indirect light and regular watering.
Where to Find Neuburgia novocaledonica
Neuburgia novocaledonica is native to New Caledonia and can be found in the tropical regions of the region.
Species in the Neuburgia genus
Neuburgia alata,
Neuburgia macrocarpa,
Neuburgia kochii,
Neuburgia moluccana,
Neuburgia celebica,
Neuburgia collina,
Neuburgia macroloba,
Neuburgia rumphiana,
Neuburgia tuberculata,
Neuburgia tubiflora,
Neuburgia novocaledonica,
Neuburgia corynocarpa,
Species in the Loganiaceae family
Antonia ovata,
Bonyunia antoniifolia,
Bonyunia aquatica,
Bonyunia minor,
Bonyunia superba,
Bonyunia venusta,
Bonyunia spectabilis,
Bonyunia excelsa,
Bonyunia magnifica,
Bonyunia nobilis,
Bonyunia pulchra,
Gardneria angustifolia,
Gardneria lanceolata,
Gardneria multiflora,
Gardneria nutans,
Gardneria ovata,
Geniostoma angustifolium,
Geniostoma antherotrichum,
Geniostoma balansanum,
Geniostoma biseriale,
Geniostoma borbonicum,
Geniostoma calcicola,
Geniostoma celastrineum,
Geniostoma clavatum,
Geniostoma cyrtandrae,
Geniostoma densiflora,
Geniostoma erythrosperma,
Geniostoma fagraeoides,
Geniostoma gagnae,
Geniostoma glaucescens,
Geniostoma grandifolium,
Geniostoma huttonii,
Geniostoma leenhoutsii,
Geniostoma macrophyllum,
Geniostoma mooreanum,
Geniostoma novae-caledoniae,
Geniostoma pedunculatum,
Geniostoma petiolosum,
Geniostoma randianum,
Geniostoma rapense,
Geniostoma rarotongensis,
Geniostoma remyana,
Geniostoma rupestre,
Geniostoma stipulare,
Geniostoma sykesii,
Geniostoma trichostylum,
Geniostoma umbellatum,
Geniostoma vestitum,
Geniostoma weinlandii,
Geniostoma imbricatum,
References
Jeanmaire E. Molina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Molina' in the authors string.