Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
holtzii
ID:
1141798

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Capuron ex L.C.Barnett & Dorr

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55: 985 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001141136



Common Names

  • Nesogordonia holtzii
  • Holtzii Nesogordonia
  • Holtzii


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Description

Nesogordonia holtzii (also called African tulip tree, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 20 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, lowland forests. It has a straight trunk and a dense, rounded crown with large, leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Nesogordonia holtzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties as it is known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nesogordonia holtzii has white flowers, and its seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nesogordonia holtzii is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 50 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 8-10 inches.

Where to Find Nesogordonia holtzii

Nesogordonia holtzii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-30401508: Based on the initial data import
Lisa Ceryle Barnett (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Barnett' in the authors string.
Laurence J. Dorr (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dorr' in the authors string.
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.