Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 15: 78 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381791
Common Names
- Nothaphoebe heterophylla
- Heterophylla Nothaphoebe
- Heterophylla
Description
Nothaphoebe heterophylla (also called Variable-leaved Nothaphoebe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Nothaphoebe heterophylla 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 heterophylla 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nothaphoebe heterophylla is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.
Where to Find Nothaphoebe heterophylla
Nothaphoebe heterophylla is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist soils.
Nothaphoebe heterophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothaphoebe heterophylla?
Nothaphoebe heterophylla
What is the family of Nothaphoebe heterophylla?
Lauraceae
What is the common name of Nothaphoebe heterophylla?
Heterophylla 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,