Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachyphylla
ID:
1316477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
ipni

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 506 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328931



Common Names

  • Nuxia Brachyphylla
  • Small-Leaved Nuxia
  • Small-Leaved Nuxia Tree


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Description

Nuxia brachyphylla (also called Short-leaved Nuxia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a single stem and a rounded crown. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America and is found in moist forests and along streams. It is a deciduous shrub and is adapted to survive in a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Nuxia brachyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nuxia brachyphylla has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nuxia brachyphylla is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Nuxia brachyphylla

Nuxia brachyphylla can be found in the dry grasslands of the Mediterranean region.

Nuxia brachyphylla FAQ

What is the common name of Nuxia brachyphylla?

Short-leaved Nuxia

What is the growth habit of Nuxia brachyphylla?

It is an evergreen shrub

What is the native range of Nuxia brachyphylla?

It is native to South 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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546811-1: Based on the initial data import