Status:
valid
Authors:
Barker ex Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 27(Misc.): 40 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252341
Common Names
- Notylia aromatica
- Aromatica Notylia
- Notylia
Synonyms
- Notylia laxiflora Westcott [unknown]
Description
Notylia aromatica (also called Aromatic Notylia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and is usually between 5 and 10 meters tall. Its leaves are elliptic-lanceolate, with a smooth or slightly serrate margin. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Notylia aromatica has been used for medicinal purposes in traditional medicine. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Notylia aromatica has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Notylia aromatica is a small evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Germination usually takes place within two to three weeks.
Where to Find Notylia aromatica
Notylia aromatica is native to Colombia and can be found in wet forests at elevations of 500-1500 m.
Notylia aromatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Notylia aromatica?
Notylia aromatica
What is the family of Notylia aromatica?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Notylia aromatica?
Aromatica Notylia
Species in the Notylia genus
Notylia albida,
Notylia angustifolia,
Notylia arachnites,
Notylia aromatica,
Notylia barkeri,
Notylia bernoullii,
Notylia bisepala,
Notylia brenesii,
Notylia buchtienii,
Notylia bungerothii,
Notylia carnosiflora,
Notylia durandiana,
Notylia ecuadorensis,
Notylia flexuosa,
Notylia fragrans,
Notylia glaziovii,
Notylia guatemalensis,
Notylia hemitricha,
Notylia incurva,
Notylia inversa,
Notylia koehleri,
Notylia lankesteri,
Notylia latilabia,
Notylia laxa,
Notylia lehmanniana,
Notylia leucantha,
Notylia longispicata,
Notylia lyrata,
Notylia micrantha,
Notylia microchila,
Notylia morenoi,
Notylia nemorosa,
Notylia obtusa,
Notylia odontonotos,
Notylia orbicularis,
Notylia parvilabia,
Notylia pentachne,
Notylia peruviana,
Notylia pittieri,
Notylia platyglossa,
Notylia pubescens,
Notylia punctata,
Notylia punoensis,
Notylia replicata,
Notylia rhombilabia,
Notylia rimbachii,
Notylia sagittifera,
Notylia stenantha,
Notylia stenoglossa,
Notylia sylvestris,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,