Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
christenseniana
ID:
1302953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hong-Wa

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Boissiera 70: 65 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315407



Common Names

  • Noronhia christenseniana
  • Christensen's Noronhia
  • Christensen's Firebush


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Description

Noronhia christenseniana (also called Christensen's Noronhia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Madagascar and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Noronhia christenseniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in the production of essential oils, perfumes, and other fragrances.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Noronhia christenseniana has white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noronhia christenseniana is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Noronhia christenseniana

Noronhia christenseniana is native to Madagascar and can be found in humid, shady areas.

Noronhia christenseniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noronhia christenseniana?

Noronhia christenseniana

What are the common names of Noronhia christenseniana?

African tulip, African tulip tree

What is the natural habitat of Noronhia christenseniana?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa

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

Cynthia Hong-Wa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hong-Wa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60474531-2: 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].