Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
nicholasii
ID:
379140

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.K.Endress, B.Hyland & Tracey

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 107: 372 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378472

Common Names

  • Noahdendron nicholasii
  • Nicholas' Noahdendron
  • Nicholas' Tree-sedge

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Description

Noahdendron nicholasii (also called 'Nicholas' Noahdendron', among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to the Caribbean. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Noahdendron nicholasii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Noahdendron nicholasii is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Noahdendron nicholasii is a perennial evergreen tree native to the Caribbean. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Noahdendron nicholasii

Noahdendron nicholasii is native to South America and can be found in moist areas in the tropical and subtropical regions.

Noahdendron nicholasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Noahdendron nicholasii?

Noahdendron nicholasii

What type of plant is Noahdendron nicholasii?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae.

Where is Noahdendron nicholasii native to?

It is native to tropical Central and South America.

Species in the Noahdendron genus

Species in the Hamamelidaceae family

Chunia bucklandioides, Corylopsis alnifolia, Corylopsis brevistyla, Corylopsis calcicola, Corylopsis coreana, Corylopsis glabrescens, Corylopsis glandulifera, Corylopsis glaucescens, Corylopsis gotoana, Corylopsis henryi, Corylopsis himalayana, Corylopsis microcarpa, Corylopsis multiflora, Corylopsis obovata, Corylopsis omeiensis, Corylopsis pauciflora, Corylopsis platypetala, Corylopsis rotundifolia, Corylopsis sinensis, Corylopsis trabeculosa, Corylopsis veitchiana, Corylopsis velutina, Corylopsis willmottiae, Corylopsis yui, Corylopsis yunnanensis, Corylopsis spicata, Dicoryphe angustifolia, Dicoryphe buddlejoides, Dicoryphe gracilis, Dicoryphe guatteriifolia, Dicoryphe lanceolata, Dicoryphe laurifolia, Dicoryphe laurina, Dicoryphe macrophylla, Dicoryphe platyphylla, Dicoryphe retusa, Dicoryphe stipulacea, Dicoryphe viticoides, Disanthus cercidifolius, Distyliopsis dunnii, Distyliopsis lanata, Distyliopsis laurifolia, Distyliopsis salicifolia, Distyliopsis tutcheri, Distyliopsis yunnanensis, Distylium annamicum, Distylium buxifolium, Distylium chinense, Distylium chinense, Distylium chungii,

References

Bernard Hyland (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hyland' in the authors string.
Peter Karl Endress (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.K.Endress' in the authors string.
John Geoffrey Tracey (1930-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tracey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906754-1: Based on the initial data import