Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
620

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Hong-Wa & Besnard

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2013

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315074



Common Names

  • Obtusifolia Noronhia
  • Obtusifolia Noronhia Tree
  • Obtusifolia Noronhia Plant


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Description

Noronhia obtusifolia (also called Obtusifolium Noronhia, among many other common names) is a succulent plant with thick, fleshy leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. It is native to Madagascar and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Noronhia obtusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory issues, such as coughs and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Noronhia obtusifolia has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a panicle. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noronhia obtusifolia is a slow-growing shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. 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 obtusifolia

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

Noronhia obtusifolia FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Noronhia obtusifolia?

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

What is the size of Noronhia obtusifolia?

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

What is the flowering season of Noronhia obtusifolia?

Noronhia obtusifolia 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

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.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77128278-1: 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].