Noronhia oblanceolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 2: 284 (1949 publ. 1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813499
Common Names
- Noronhia oblanceolata
- Oblanceolate Noronhia
- Oblanceolata Noronhia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Noronhia oblanceolata (also called Oblanceolate 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 oblanceolata 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 oblanceolata 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 oblanceolata 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 oblanceolata
Noronhia oblanceolata is native to Madagascar.
Noronhia oblanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Noronhia oblanceolata?
Noronhia oblanceolata
What is the common name of Noronhia oblanceolata?
Oblanceolate Noronhia
What is the growth habit of Noronhia oblanceolata?
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
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:610546-1: 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].