Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
kingiana
ID:
1557763

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

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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.

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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

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,