Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Kosterm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 354 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239221
Common Names
- Crassifolia Nothaphoebe
- Thick-leaved Nothaphoebe
- Nothaphoebe Crassifolia
Description
Nothaphoebe crassifolia (also called Nothaphoebe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is an evergreen tree growing to 10 m tall. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam, and its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Nothaphoebe crassifolia is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nothaphoebe crassifolia flowers are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nothaphoebe crassifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Nothaphoebe crassifolia
Nothaphoebe crassifolia is native to Southeast Asia, from India to the Philippines.
Nothaphoebe crassifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothaphoebe crassifolia?
Nothaphoebe crassifolia
What is the family of Nothaphoebe crassifolia?
Myoporaceae
What is the native range of Nothaphoebe crassifolia?
Brazil
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,