Status:
valid
Authors:
Hong-Wa
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Boissiera 70: 166 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315420
Common Names
- Noronhia macrocarpa
- Macrocarpous Noronhia
- Macrocarpous Firebush
Description
Noronhia macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Noronhia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Madagascar and is found in humid forests, dry deciduous forests, and spiny thickets. It typically grows to a height of 2-4 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Noronhia macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa has white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Noronhia macrocarpa is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1.5 m. It has a dense, upright habit and is suitable for use as a hedge or in a rock garden. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Noronhia macrocarpa
Noronhia macrocarpa is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforest regions of the island.
Noronhia macrocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Noronhia macrocarpa?
Noronhia macrocarpa
What is the common name of Noronhia macrocarpa?
Large-fruited Noronhia
Where is Noronhia macrocarpa native to?
Madagascar
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:60474641-2: 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].