Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cameroonensis
ID:
1542444

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jongkind

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 433: 98 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023770



Common Names

  • Noronhia cameroonensis
  • Cameroonensis Noronhia
  • Cameroonensis Noronhia


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Description

Noronhia cameroonensis (also called African Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the family Loranthaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest, montane forest, and dry woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Noronhia cameroonensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, as an antiseptic, and as an insect repellent. It is also used in perfumery and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Noronhia cameroonensis are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noronhia cameroonensis is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Noronhia cameroonensis

Noronhia cameroonensis can be found in Africa, particularly in Cameroon.

Noronhia cameroonensis FAQ

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What is the family of Noronhia cameroonensis?

Lauraceae

Species in the Noronhia genus

Noronhia decaryana, Noronhia oblanceolata, Noronhia mangorensis, Noronhia capuronii, Noronhia alleizettei, Noronhia ambrensis, Noronhia boinensis, Noronhia boivinii, Noronhia brevituba, Noronhia broomeana, Noronhia divaricata, Noronhia cruciata, Noronhia humbertiana, Noronhia grandifolia, Noronhia gracilipes, Noronhia ecoronulata, Noronhia buxifolia, Noronhia densiflora, Noronhia candicans, Noronhia crassiramosa, Noronhia crassinodis, Noronhia comorensis, Noronhia introversa, Noronhia verticillata, Noronhia leandriana, Noronhia linearifolia, Noronhia longipedicellata, Noronhia lanceolata, Noronhia louvelii, Noronhia linocerioides, Noronhia ovalifolia, Noronhia peracuminata, Noronhia pervilleana, Noronhia populifolia, Noronhia sambiranensis, Noronhia seyrigi, Noronhia tetrandra, Noronhia tubulosa, Noronhia urceolata, Noronhia verrucosa, Noronhia verticilliflora, Noronhia luteola, Noronhia myrtoides, Noronhia cochleata, Noronhia emarginata, Noronhia jeremii, Noronhia emarginata, Noronhia tropophylla, Noronhia obtusifolia, Noronhia incurvifolia,

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77206189-1: 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].