Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
aculeata
ID:
817712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1916: 265 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817046



Common Names

  • Nyctanthes aculeata
  • Aculeata Nyctanthes
  • Aculeata Nyctanthes Plant


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Description

Nyctanthes aculeata (also called Aculeate Nyctanthes, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Olacaceae. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, heathlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nyctanthes aculeata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nyctanthes aculeata 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

Nyctanthes aculeata is a small evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Nyctanthes aculeata

Nyctanthes aculeata is native to India.

Nyctanthes aculeata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nyctanthes aculeata?

Nyctanthes aculeata

What is the common name of Nyctanthes aculeata?

Spiny-leaved Nyctanthes

Where is Nyctanthes aculeata native to?

Australia

Species in the Nyctanthes genus

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

William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610596-1: 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].