Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
natalensis
ID:
982659

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Thes. Cap. 2: 18 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981997

Common Names

  • Natal Heteropyxis
  • Natal False Ash
  • Natal-leaved False Ash

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Description

Heteropyxis natalensis (also called Natal Heteropyxis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is an evergreen tree with a dense, rounded crown and grey-green leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in a variety of habitats, including dry woodlands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Heteropyxis natalensis is a popular ornamental plant, used for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heteropyxis natalensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in an umbel. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heteropyxis natalensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Heteropyxis natalensis

Heteropyxis natalensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

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