Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
798103

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aug.DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 1: 577 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000797436



Common Names

  • Involucrate Nuxia
  • Involucrata Nuxia
  • Involucrate Nuxia Tree


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Description

Nuxia involucrata (also called Involucrate Nuxia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae. It is native to the region of Madagascar. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is found in dry deciduous forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Nuxia involucrata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach problems. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its fragrant aroma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nuxia involucrata has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have opposite, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nuxia involucrata is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is usually propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Nuxia involucrata

Nuxia involucrata is native to South Africa, where it is found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Nuxia involucrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nuxia involucrata?

Nuxia involucrata

What is the family of Nuxia involucrata?

Loganiaceae

Where is Nuxia involucrata native to?

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

Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle (1868-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aug.DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546832-1: 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].