Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neglecta
ID:
817269

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.S.Green

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 49: 360 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816603



Common Names

  • Notelaea neglecta
  • Neglected Notelaea
  • Neglected Olive


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Description

Notelaea neglecta (also called Neglected Notelaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has white flowers and grows in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Notelaea neglecta is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces small, white flowers in spring and summer. The leaves are evergreen and have a pleasant scent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Notelaea neglecta has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notelaea neglecta is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of climates and can tolerate some frost. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Notelaea neglecta

Notelaea neglecta is native to Australia and is found in dry scrub and grasslands.

Notelaea neglecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Notelaea neglecta?

Notelaea neglecta

What is the common name of Notelaea neglecta?

Neglected Notelaea

What is the natural habitat of Notelaea neglecta?

It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America

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

Peter Shaw Green (1920-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Green' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610579-1: 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].