Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verticilliflora
ID:
817607

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 2: 284 (1949 publ. 1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816941



Common Names

  • Noronhia Verticilliflora
  • Verticilliflora Noronhia
  • Verticilliflora Noronhia Plant


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Description

Noronhia verticilliflora (also called the Whorled-Flowered 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 verticilliflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make tea and its flowers are used for decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Noronhia verticilliflora 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noronhia verticilliflora is a shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is typically grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but it can also be grown from seed. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Noronhia verticilliflora

Noronhia verticilliflora is found in Madagascar.

Noronhia verticilliflora FAQ

What is the best soil type for Noronhia verticilliflora?

Noronhia verticilliflora prefers well-drained, moist soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5.

What is the ideal temperature for Noronhia verticilliflora?

Noronhia verticilliflora prefers temperatures between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius.

What is the best light exposure for Noronhia verticilliflora?

Noronhia verticilliflora prefers full sun to partial shade.

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:610558-1: 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].