Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambrensis
ID:
798076

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jovet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 100 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000797409



Common Names

  • Nuxia ambrensis
  • Ambrensis Nuxia
  • Ambrensi Nuxia


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Description

Nuxia ambrensis (also called 'Wild Nuxia', 'Ambrensis Nuxia' and 'Ambrensis', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to about 4 m tall and has a dense, rounded crown. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in deciduous forests, dry scrub and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Nuxia ambrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white or yellowish-green, bisexual, and fragrant. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: germinate in the spring.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nuxia ambrensis is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning can be done to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Nuxia ambrensis

Nuxia ambrensis is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Nuxia ambrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nuxia ambrensis?

Nuxia ambrensis

What type of plant is Nuxia ambrensis?

It is a shrub

Where is Nuxia ambrensis found?

It is found in Africa

Species in the Stilbaceae family

Anastrabe integerrima, Bowkeria citrina, Bowkeria cymosa, Bowkeria verticillata, Bowkeria verticillata, Campylostachys cernua, Campylostachys helmei, Charadrophila capensis, Euthystachys abbreviata, Halleria elliptica, Halleria lucida, Halleria parviflora, Halleria ovata, Halleria ligustrifolia, Kogelbergia phylicoides, Kogelbergia verticillata, Nuxia allorgeorum, Nuxia ambrensis, Nuxia pachyphylla, Nuxia capitata, Nuxia congesta, Nuxia coriacea, Nuxia floribunda, Nuxia glomerulata, Nuxia gracilis, Nuxia involucrata, Nuxia isaloensis, Nuxia oppositifolia, Nuxia pseudodentata, Nuxia sphaerocephala, Nuxia verticillata, Nuxia brachyphylla, Retzia capensis, Stilbe albiflora, Stilbe ericoides, Stilbe gymnopharyngia, Stilbe overbergensis, Stilbe rupestris, Stilbe serrulata, Stilbe vestita, Thesmophora scopulosa,

References

Paul Jovet (1896-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jovet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546807-1: 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].