Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cunninghamii
ID:
817752

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiiensis 300: [s.p.] (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817086



Common Names

  • Nestegis cunninghamii
  • Cunninghamii Nestegis
  • Nestegis cunninghamii


Searching for Nestegis cunninghamii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Nestegis cunninghamii (also called Cunningham's Nestegis, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to New Zealand. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are bright green, alternate, and lance-shaped. It is found in open forests and woodlands, often in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nestegis cunninghamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nestegis cunninghamii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

Searching for Nestegis cunninghamii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Nestegis cunninghamii is a slow-growing evergreen tree native to New Zealand. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or air layering. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Nestegis cunninghamii

Nestegis cunninghamii is native to New Zealand and can be found in lowland forests and scrubland.

Nestegis cunninghamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nestegis cunninghamii?

Nestegis cunninghamii

What is the common name of Nestegis cunninghamii?

Cunningham's Nestegis

What is the natural habitat of Nestegis cunninghamii?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia

Species in the Oleaceae family

Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610502-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].