Nesogordonia ituriensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ituriensis
ID:
1224383
Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) Capuron
Source:
tro
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 14: 259, in obs. 1953
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223721
Common Names
- Nesogordonia ituriensis
- Ituri Nesogordonia
- Ituriensis Nesogordonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nesogordonia ituriensis (also called Ituri Baobab, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Central Africa. It has a thick trunk and produces white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Nesogordonia ituriensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Nesogordonia ituriensis are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nesogordonia ituriensis is a perennial evergreen tree that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in late spring or early summer. The seeds should be planted in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated.
Where to Find Nesogordonia ituriensis
Nesogordonia ituriensis is native to the tropical forests of Central Africa and can be found in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Species in the Nesogordonia genus
Nesogordonia leplaei, Nesogordonia kabingaensis, Nesogordonia rakotovaoi, Nesogordonia tricarpellata, Nesogordonia ambalabeensis, Nesogordonia fertilis, Nesogordonia humbertii, Nesogordonia normandi, Nesogordonia micrantha, Nesogordonia crassipes, Nesogordonia macrophylla, Nesogordonia thouarsii, Nesogordonia monantha, Nesogordonia bernieri, Nesogordonia stylosa, Nesogordonia perrieri, Nesogordonia pachyneura, Nesogordonia abrahamii, Nesogordonia papaverifera, Nesogordonia holtzii, Nesogordonia ituriensis, Nesogordonia fouassieri, Nesogordonia perpulchra, Nesogordonia suzannae,
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-50039134: Based on the initial data import
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.