Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
condensa
ID:
382478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 82: 191 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381810

Common Names

  • Nothaphoebe Condensa
  • Condensa Nothaphoebe
  • Nothaphoebe

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Synonyms

  • Alseodaphne merguensis C.E.Parkinson [unknown]

Description

Nothaphoebe condensa (also called Condensed Nothaphoebe, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Nyctaginaceae. It is native to Central America and South America, and it grows in moist forests. It has a rounded shape, with thin, reddish-brown branches and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Nothaphoebe condensa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nothaphoebe condensa is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothaphoebe condensa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Nothaphoebe condensa

Nothaphoebe condensa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.

Nothaphoebe condensa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothaphoebe condensa?

Nothaphoebe condensa

What is the natural habitat of Nothaphoebe condensa?

Nothaphoebe condensa is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

What is the average height of Nothaphoebe condensa?

Nothaphoebe condensa can grow up to 15 meters in height.

Species in the Nothaphoebe genus

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,