Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaerocephala
ID:
798125

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 505 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000797458



Common Names

  • Spherical-Headed Nuxia
  • Sphaerocephala Nuxia
  • Spherical-Headed Nuxia Tree


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Description

Nuxia sphaerocephala (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 sphaerocephala 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 sphaerocephala 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 sphaerocephala is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Nuxia sphaerocephala

Nuxia sphaerocephala is found in Madagascar.

Nuxia sphaerocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nuxia sphaerocephala?

Nuxia sphaerocephala

What is the growth habit of Nuxia sphaerocephala?

Nuxia sphaerocephala is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall.

What is the natural habitat of Nuxia sphaerocephala?

Nuxia sphaerocephala is native to the coastal forests of 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:546852-1: 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].