Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kosterm.) Kosterm.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Candollea 28: 134. 1973
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428314
Description
Nothaphoebe coriacea (also called Coriaceous nothaphoebe, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in wet forests and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Nothaphoebe coriacea is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nothaphoebe coriacea is a small, white or yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nothaphoebe coriacea is propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and require regular watering.
Where to Find Nothaphoebe coriacea
Nothaphoebe coriacea can be found in tropical rainforests of South America.
Nothaphoebe coriacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothaphoebe coriacea?
Nothaphoebe coriacea
What is the family of Nothaphoebe coriacea?
Lauraceae
What is the common name of Nothaphoebe coriacea?
Coriaceous Nothaphoebe
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,