Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angusta
ID:
1072424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rohwer

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 60: 133 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071762

Common Names

  • Nectandra angusta
  • Angusta Nectandra
  • Narrow Nectandra

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Description

Nectandra angusta (also called Nectandra grandiflora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 10 meters tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nectandra angusta is a popular ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nectandra angusta has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nectandra angusta is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 20 m tall. It prefers a warm and humid climate and is found in subtropical and temperate regions. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Nectandra angusta

Nectandra angusta is native to the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Nectandra genus

Nectandra longifolia, Nectandra lineata, Nectandra membranacea, Nectandra maguireana, Nectandra hihua, Nectandra impressa, Nectandra leucantha, Nectandra lanceolata, Nectandra laurel, Nectandra pichurim, Nectandra pearcei, Nectandra ramonensis, Nectandra pseudocotea, Nectandra nitidula, Nectandra moritziana, Nectandra oppositifolia, Nectandra baccans, Nectandra aurea, Nectandra bartlettiana, Nectandra briquetii, Nectandra angustifolia, Nectandra grandiflora, Nectandra globosa, Nectandra fulva, Nectandra cissiflora, Nectandra discolor, Nectandra cuspidata, Nectandra amazonum, Nectandra spicata, Nectandra sordida, Nectandra roberto-andinoi, Nectandra ruforamula, Nectandra sanguinea, Nectandra turbacensis, Nectandra villosa, Nectandra truxillensis, Nectandra venulosa, Nectandra subbullata, Nectandra acutifolia, Nectandra brittonii, Nectandra debilis, Nectandra krugii, Nectandra lineatifolia, Nectandra maynensis, Nectandra canescens, Nectandra furcata, Nectandra gardneri, Nectandra japurensis, Nectandra matthewsii, Nectandra microcarpa,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

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