Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
populifolia
ID:
817598

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 2: 298 (1949 publ. 1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816932



Common Names

  • Noronhia Populifolia
  • Populifolia Noronhia
  • Populifolia Noronhia Plant


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Description

Noronhia populifolia (also called the Poplar-leaved Noronhia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical forests of Madagascar. It has a rounded crown, with leaves that are oval-shaped and have a pointed tip. It is found in humid forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Noronhia populifolia 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

Noronhia populifolia has small, white flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and are about 1 cm tall.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noronhia populifolia is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss and perlite. The seeds should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated.

Where to Find Noronhia populifolia

Noronhia populifolia is native to Central and South America.

Noronhia populifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noronhia populifolia?

Noronhia populifolia

What type of plant is Noronhia populifolia?

It is a shrub

Where does Noronhia populifolia 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:610550-1: 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].