Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypoleuca
ID:
1072222

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hammel

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 67: 126 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071560

Common Names

  • Nectandra hypoleuca
  • White Nectandra
  • White-bark Nectandra

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Description

Nectandra hypoleuca (also called White nectandra, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 25 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in subtropical and tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nectandra hypoleuca is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nectandra hypoleuca is yellow and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and has a black color. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nectandra hypoleuca is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Nectandra hypoleuca

Nectandra hypoleuca is native to Central and South America, including parts of Mexico, Colombia, and Ecuador.

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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