Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
umbelliflora
ID:
1072723

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Blume

Source:
tro

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 328 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072061

Common Names

  • Nothaphoebe umbelliflora
  • Umbel-flowered Nothaphoebe
  • Umbel-flowered False-tamarind

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Description

Nothaphoebe umbelliflora (also called Umbelliferous Nothaphoebe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 meters tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm in diameter. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nothaphoebe umbelliflora has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and as a source of essential oils. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nothaphoebe umbelliflora has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nothaphoebe umbelliflora is a small, evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Nothaphoebe umbelliflora

Nothaphoebe umbelliflora is native to China and can be found in the forests of the Fujian and Guangdong provinces.

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,

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