Naucleopsis francisci - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
francisci
ID:
1040321
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Berg
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Blumea 55: 197 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039659
Common Names
- Naucleopsis francisci
- Francisci Naucleopsis
- Francisci's Naucleopsis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Naucleopsis francisci (also called Francisci Naucleopsis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has a rounded crown and produces glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Naucleopsis francisci is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Naucleopsis francisci is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Naucleopsis francisci is a perennial evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It grows best in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where to Find Naucleopsis francisci
Naucleopsis francisci is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Species in the Naucleopsis genus
Naucleopsis oblongifolia, Naucleopsis naga, Naucleopsis imitans, Naucleopsis ulei, Naucleopsis chiguila, Naucleopsis capirensis, Naucleopsis francisci, Naucleopsis guianensis, Naucleopsis macrophylla, Naucleopsis glabra, Naucleopsis ternstroemiiflora, Naucleopsis concinna, Naucleopsis krukovii, Naucleopsis pseudonaga, Naucleopsis caloneura, Naucleopsis humilis, Naucleopsis herrerensis, Naucleopsis straminea, Naucleopsis velutina, Naucleopsis riparia, Naucleopsis insculptula, Naucleopsis jamariensis, Naucleopsis glabra, Naucleopsis inaequalis, Naucleopsis stipularis,
Species in the Moraceae family
Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100365452: Based on the initial data import
Cornelis Christiaan Berg (1934-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Berg' in the authors string.