Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudodentata
ID:
798116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 1: 74 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000797449



Common Names

  • False-Toothed Nuxia
  • Pseudodentata Nuxia
  • False-Toothed Nuxia Tree


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Description

Nuxia pseudodentata (also called Wild Olive, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry deciduous forests, scrub jungles, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Nuxia pseudodentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nuxia pseudodentata 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 pseudodentata 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 pseudodentata

Nuxia pseudodentata can be found in South Africa.

Nuxia pseudodentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nuxia pseudodentata?

Nuxia pseudodentata

What is the family of Nuxia pseudodentata?

Loganiaceae

Where is Nuxia pseudodentata 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

Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546844-1: 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].