Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Meisn.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(1): 227 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381792
Common Names
- Nothaphoebe macrocarpa
- Macrocarpa Nothaphoebe
- Macrocarpa
Synonyms
- Nothaphoebe spathulata (Miq.) Meisn. [unknown]
- Phoebe spathulata (Miq.) Miq. [unknown]
- Alseodaphne macrocarpa (Blume) Kosterm. ex Backer & Bakh. [unknown]
- Alseodaphne spathulata (Blume) Boerl. [unknown]
- Dehaasia spathulata Miq. [unknown]
- Litsea macrocarpa Blume [unknown]
- Tetranthera macrocarpa Nees [unknown]
- Nothaphoebe cuneata Blume [unknown]
- Actinodaphne cuneata (Blume) Boerl. [valid]
Description
Nothaphoebe macrocarpa (also called Big-fruited 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 macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa
Nothaphoebe macrocarpa is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist soils.
Nothaphoebe macrocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothaphoebe macrocarpa?
Nothaphoebe macrocarpa
What is the family of Nothaphoebe macrocarpa?
Lauraceae
What is the common name of Nothaphoebe macrocarpa?
Macrocarpa 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,