Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
817605

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816939



Common Names

  • Nestegis Lanceolata
  • Lanceolate Nestegis
  • Lanceolate Nestegis Plant


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Description

Nestegis lanceolata (also called the Lance-Leaved Nestegis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical forests of Madagascar. It has a rounded crown, with lance-shaped leaves that are glossy and dark green. It is found in humid forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nestegis lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nestegis lanceolata is white with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nestegis lanceolata is a shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is typically grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but it can also be grown from seed. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Nestegis lanceolata

Nestegis lanceolata is found in New Zealand.

Nestegis lanceolata FAQ

What is the best soil type for Nestegis lanceolata?

Nestegis lanceolata prefers well-drained, moist soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5.

What is the ideal temperature for Nestegis lanceolata?

Nestegis lanceolata prefers temperatures between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius.

What is the best light exposure for Nestegis lanceolata?

Nestegis lanceolata prefers full sun to partial shade.

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:610505-1: 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].