Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vahl) L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiiensis 300: [s.p.] (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817093
Common Names
- Nestegis apetala
- Apetala Nestegis
- Nestegis apetala
Description
Nestegis apetala (also called Apetala Nestegis, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to New Zealand. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are bright green, alternate, and lance-shaped. It is found in open forests and woodlands, often in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Nestegis apetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nestegis apetala is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nestegis apetala is an evergreen tree native to New Zealand. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or air layering. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Nestegis apetala
Nestegis apetala is native to New Zealand and can be found in lowland forests and scrubland.
Nestegis apetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nestegis apetala?
Nestegis apetala
What is the common name of Nestegis apetala?
Apetalous Nestegis
What is the natural habitat of Nestegis apetala?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia
Species in the Nestegis genus
Species in the Oleaceae family
Abeliophyllum distichum,
Cartrema floridana,
Cartrema scortechinii,
Cartrema sumatrana,
Cartrema americana,
Chionanthus greenii,
Chionanthus colonchensis,
Chionanthus macrothyrsus,
Chionanthus acunae,
Chionanthus adamsii,
Chionanthus albidiflorus,
Chionanthus amblirrhinus,
Chionanthus avilensis,
Chionanthus axillaris,
Chionanthus axilliflorus,
Chionanthus bakeri,
Chionanthus balgooyanus,
Chionanthus beccarii,
Chionanthus brachystachys,
Chionanthus brassii,
Chionanthus bumelioides,
Chionanthus callophylloides,
Chionanthus callophyllus,
Chionanthus caudifolius,
Chionanthus caymanensis,
Chionanthus celebicus,
Chionanthus clementis,
Chionanthus compactus,
Chionanthus cordulatus,
Chionanthus coriaceus,
Chionanthus crassifolius,
Chionanthus crispus,
Chionanthus curvicarpus,
Chionanthus cuspidatus,
Chionanthus decipiens,
Chionanthus densiflorus,
Chionanthus dictyophyllus,
Chionanthus diversifolius,
Chionanthus domingensis,
Chionanthus dussii,
Chionanthus ellipticus,
Chionanthus enervis,
Chionanthus eriorachis,
Chionanthus evenius,
Chionanthus ferrugineus,
Chionanthus filiformis,
Chionanthus fluminensis,
Chionanthus gigas,
Chionanthus globosus,
Chionanthus glomeratus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610499-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].