Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cruciata
ID:
814189

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 2: 285 (1949 publ. 1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813523



Common Names

  • Noronhia Cruciata
  • Cruciata's Noronhia
  • African False Acacia


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Description

Noronhia cruciata (also called 'Cross-leaved Noronhia', among many other common names) is a shrub with fragrant, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Noronhia cruciata is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The wood is used for making furniture and the leaves are used for making tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Noronhia cruciata has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noronhia cruciata 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 cruciata

Noronhia cruciata is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests.

Noronhia cruciata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noronhia cruciata?

Noronhia cruciata

What is the common name of Noronhia cruciata?

Cross-leaved Noronhia

What is the natural habitat of Noronhia cruciata?

Dry open forests and woodlands

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

Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610527-1: 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].