Noronhia ovalifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 2: 301 (1949 publ. 1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816918
Common Names
- Noronhia Ovalifolia
- Ovalifolia Noronhia
- Ovalifolia Noronhia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Noronhia ovalifolia (also called Noronhia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in wet forests and along riverbanks. Its leaves are small and oval-shaped, and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Noronhia ovalifolia has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Noronhia ovalifolia is yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Noronhia ovalifolia is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Noronhia ovalifolia
Noronhia ovalifolia is native to Central and South America.
Noronhia ovalifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Noronhia ovalifolia?
Noronhia ovalifolia
What type of plant is Noronhia ovalifolia?
It is a shrub
Where does Noronhia ovalifolia grow?
It is native to the Caribbean and Central America
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:610547-1: 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].