Status:
valid
Authors:
Gamble
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1910: 224.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000036002
Common Names
- Nothaphoebe kingiana
- Kingiana Nothaphoebe
- Kingiana Beech-tree
Description
Nothaphoebe kingiana (also called King's Nothaphoebe, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Nothaphoebe kingiana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate dry conditions. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Nothaphoebe kingiana var. kingiana
Nothaphoebe kingiana var. glabrescens Gamble
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Nothaphoebe kingiana has small white flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nothaphoebe kingiana is a small, evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Nothaphoebe kingiana
Nothaphoebe kingiana can be found in India.
Nothaphoebe kingiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothaphoebe kingiana?
Nothaphoebe kingiana
What is the common name of Nothaphoebe kingiana?
King's Nothaphoebe
What is the natural habitat of Nothaphoebe kingiana?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia
Species in the Nothaphoebe genus
Species in the Lauraceae family
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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,