Noronhia capuronii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bosser
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 13: 464 (1973 publ. 1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813506
Common Names
- Noronhia capuronii
- Capuron's Noronhia
- Noronhia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Noronhia capuronii (also called Capuron's Noronhia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white, fragrant flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to Madagascar and is found in moist forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Noronhia capuronii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in perfumes and cosmetics. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Noronhia capuronii flower is white with five petals, and the seed is a small, dark brown bean-like shape. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Noronhia capuronii is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a potting mix of equal parts sand and peat moss.
Where to Find Noronhia capuronii
Noronhia capuronii is native to Madagascar.
Noronhia capuronii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Noronhia capuronii?
Noronhia capuronii
What is the common name of Noronhia capuronii?
Capuron's Noronhia
What is the growth habit of Noronhia capuronii?
It is an evergreen shrub
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
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610521-1: 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].