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
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.
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,