Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
foetida
ID:
1239885

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kosterm.) Kosterm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 354 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239223

Common Names

  • Foetida Nothaphoebe
  • Foul-smelling Nothaphoebe
  • Nothaphoebe Foetida

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Description

Nothaphoebe foetida (also called Fetid Nothaphoebe, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has dark green leaves and produces white-pink flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nothaphoebe foetida 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

The flowers of Nothaphoebe foetida are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothaphoebe foetida can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cultivation is best in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 10.

Where to Find Nothaphoebe foetida

Nothaphoebe foetida is native to Southeast Asia, from India to the Philippines.

Nothaphoebe foetida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nothaphoebe foetida?

Nothaphoebe foetida

What is the family of Nothaphoebe foetida?

Myoporaceae

What is the native range of Nothaphoebe foetida?

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,