Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 2: 300 (1949 publ. 1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816937
Common Names
- Noronhia Urceolata
- Urceolata Noronhia
- Urceolata Noronhia Plant
Description
Noronhia urceolata (also called the Urceolate 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 urceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Noronhia urceolata is white with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Noronhia urceolata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be kept in temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Noronhia urceolata
Noronhia urceolata is found in Madagascar.
Noronhia urceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Noronhia urceolata?
Noronhia urceolata
What type of plant is Noronhia urceolata?
It is a shrub
Where does Noronhia urceolata 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610555-1: 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].