Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachyphylla
ID:
798080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000797413



Common Names

  • Nuxia Pachyphylla
  • Pachyphylla Nuxia
  • Pachyphylla's Nuxia


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Description

Nuxia pachyphylla (also called Thick-leaved 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 pachyphylla 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 pachyphylla 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 pachyphylla

Nuxia pachyphylla is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Nuxia pachyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nuxia pachyphylla?

Nuxia pachyphylla

What type of plant is Nuxia pachyphylla?

It is a shrub

Where is Nuxia pachyphylla 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

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: 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].