Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incurvifolia
ID:
621

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Perrier) Hong-Wa & Besnard

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 67: 376 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315075



Common Names

  • Incurvifolia Noronhia
  • Incurvifolia Noronhia Tree
  • Incurvifolia Noronhia Plant


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Description

Noronhia incurvifolia (also called 'Corkscrew Plant', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has a unique, corkscrew-like growth habit and small, glossy green leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Noronhia incurvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin conditions, such as rashes and eczema.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Noronhia incurvifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noronhia incurvifolia is a fast-growing shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by taking stem cuttings and planting them in a sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they take root.

Where to Find Noronhia incurvifolia

Noronhia incurvifolia is native to Madagascar and can be found in the dry deciduous forests of the island.

Noronhia incurvifolia FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Noronhia incurvifolia?

Noronhia incurvifolia is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, rocky areas.

What is the size of Noronhia incurvifolia?

Noronhia incurvifolia is a small plant, typically growing to a height of about 10 cm.

What is the flowering season of Noronhia incurvifolia?

Noronhia incurvifolia typically flowers in the summer months.

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.
Cynthia Hong-Wa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hong-Wa' in the authors string.
Guillaume Besnard: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besnard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77128269-1: 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].