Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulverulenta
ID:
1071137

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
tro

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Syst. Laur. : 283 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001070475

Common Names

  • Nectandra pulverulenta
  • Pulverulent Nectandra
  • Pulverulent-leaved Nectandra

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Description

Nectandra pulverulenta (also called Chinese May Apple, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to China and Taiwan. It grows up to 5 m tall and has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in forests, thickets, and along streams in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Nectandra pulverulenta is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as diarrhea, dysentery, and skin diseases. It is also used as a tonic and stimulant. In addition, it has been used as a folk remedy to treat headaches, rheumatism, and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nectandra pulverulenta has white flowers with a yellow center and a yellow-green calyx. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and erect.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nectandra pulverulenta is a medium-sized tree, up to 25 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. It is cultivated as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, and is also used for timber and essential oils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Nectandra pulverulenta

Nectandra pulverulenta is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

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,