Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rotensis
ID:
1276596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fosberg & D.R.Herbst

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Micronesica 19: 12 (1983 publ. 1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275934



Common Names

  • Nesogenes rotensis
  • Nesogenes
  • Rotensis


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Description

Nesogenes rotensis (also called Rotenone Tree, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to the Caribbean islands. It typically grows to a height of 10–15 m (33–49 ft). It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Nesogenes rotensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nesogenes rotensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nesogenes rotensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall, with the divisions planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Nesogenes rotensis

Nesogenes rotensis is native to Puerto Rico.

Nesogenes rotensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nesogenes rotensis?

Nesogenes rotensis

What is the common name of Nesogenes rotensis?

Rotensis Nesogenes

What type of plant is Nesogenes rotensis?

Herb

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.
Derral Raymon Herbst (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Herbst' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:904739-1: 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].