Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aubl.) Mez
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 415 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379197
Common Names
- Nectandra Globosa
- Globe Nectandra
- Globe Nectandra Tree
Synonyms
- Laurus globosa Aubl. [unknown]
- Nectandra vaga Meisn. [unknown]
- Nectandra vaga sprucei Meisn. [unknown]
- Ocotea globosa (Aubl.) Schltdl. & Cham. [unknown]
- Persea globosa (Aubl.) Spreng. [unknown]
- Borbonia globosa (Aubl.) C.F.Gaertn. [unknown]
- Nectandra pisi Miq. [unknown]
- Nectandra globosa barbeyana Mez [unknown]
- Nectandra vaga major Meisn. [unknown]
- Nectandra vaga vulgaris Meisn. [unknown]
- Nectandra pallida Miq. [illegitimate]
Description
Nectandra globosa (also called Globe 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 globosa 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 globosa has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf that is slightly serrated.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nectandra globosa 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 globosa
Nectandra globosa can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Nectandra globosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nectandra globosa?
Nectandra globosa
What is the common name of Nectandra globosa?
Globe Nectandra
What type of plant is Nectandra globosa?
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,