Nectandra tomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 347 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266153
Common Names
- Tomentosa Nectandra
- Nectandra Tomentosa
- Nectandra Tomentosa Vines
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Nectandra tomentosa (also called Downy Nectandra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests, woodlands, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Nectandra tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Nectandra tomentosa has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Nectandra tomentosa is a perennial shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in spring.
Where to Find Nectandra tomentosa
Nectandra tomentosa can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests in Central and South America.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50220896: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.