Noronhia richardsiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stearn) Hong-Wa & Besnard
Source:
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 67: 377 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048579
Common Names
- Noronhia Richardsiae
- Richards' Noronhia
- Richards' Noronhia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Noronhia richardsiae (also called African olive, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. It has a rounded crown and smooth grey bark. It grows in dry woodlands, savannas and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Noronhia richardsiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Noronhia richardsiae is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two small leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Noronhia richardsiae is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It is also possible to propagate from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Noronhia richardsiae
Noronhia richardsiae can be found in South America.
Noronhia richardsiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Noronhia richardsiae?
Noronhia richardsiae
What is the common name of Noronhia richardsiae?
Richards' Noronhia
What is the natural habitat of Noronhia richardsiae?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77128284-1: 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].