Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
nebulicola
ID:
746791

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.R.Mill

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 67: 148 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746124

Common Names

  • Adelocaryum nebulicola
  • Nebulicola Adelocaryum
  • Adelocaryum

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Description

Adelocaryum nebulicola (also called Nebulicola Adelocaryum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests and along roadsides. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Adelocaryum nebulicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. The leaves can be used to make herbal teas and the flowers can be used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adelocaryum nebulicola is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adelocaryum nebulicola is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Adelocaryum nebulicola

Adelocaryum nebulicola is found in the tropical dry forests of Mexico.

Adelocaryum nebulicola FAQ

What is the common name of Adelocaryum nebulicola?

Foggy Carya

What is the natural habitat of Adelocaryum nebulicola?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the flower color of Adelocaryum nebulicola?

White or yellow

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2899348: Based on the initial data import
Robert R. Mill (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Mill' in the authors string.