Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
briquetii
ID:
379843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 21: 93 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379175

Common Names

  • Nectandra Briquetii
  • Briquet's Nectandra
  • Briquet's Nectandra Tree

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Description

Nectandra briquetii (also called Briquet's Nectandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Central America, and is found in moist forests and along streams. It is a small tree, reaching heights of up to 10 meters, with dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Nectandra briquetii is a popular ornamental plant for gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. It is drought tolerant and can be used in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nectandra briquetii has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nectandra briquetii is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Nectandra briquetii

Nectandra briquetii can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Nectandra briquetii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nectandra briquetii?

Nectandra briquetii

What is the common name of Nectandra briquetii?

Briquet's Nectandra

What type of plant is Nectandra briquetii?

Evergreen tree

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,