Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
798131

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 296 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000797464



Common Names

  • Whorled Nuxia
  • Verticillata Nuxia
  • Whorled Nuxia Tree


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Description

Nuxia verticillata (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 verticillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Nuxia verticillata are white or cream-coloured and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nuxia verticillata 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 verticillata

Nuxia verticillata is found in Tanzania.

Nuxia verticillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nuxia verticillata?

Nuxia verticillata

What is the growth habit of Nuxia verticillata?

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

What is the natural habitat of Nuxia verticillata?

Nuxia verticillata 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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546858-1: 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].