Notelaea longifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vent.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1804
Citation Micro:
Choix Pl. : t. 25 (1804)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816600
Common Names
- Notelaea longifolia
- Long-leaved Notelaea
- Longifolia Notelaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Notelaea longifolia (also called Long-Leaved Notelaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has white flowers and grows in dry, open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Notelaea longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Notelaea longifolia has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Notelaea longifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of climates and can tolerate some frost. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to shape.
Where to Find Notelaea longifolia
Notelaea longifolia is native to Australia and is found in dry scrub and grasslands.
Notelaea longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Notelaea longifolia?
Notelaea longifolia
What is the common name of Notelaea longifolia?
Long-leaved Notelaea
What is the natural habitat of Notelaea longifolia?
It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Notelaea genus
Species in the Oleaceae family
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References
Étienne Pierre Ventenat (1757-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vent.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610576-1: 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].