Status:
valid
Authors:
L.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1782
Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 428 (1782)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236325
Common Names
- Margaritaria nobilis
- Noble Margaritaria
- Margaritaria
Synonyms
- Margaritaria adelioides Rich. ex Baill. [unknown]
- Margaritaria alternifolia L. [unknown]
- Margaritaria nobilis antillana (A.Juss.) Stehlé & Quentin [unknown]
- Phyllanthus antillanus (A.Juss.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Phyllanthus antillanus concolor Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Phyllanthus antillanus hypomalacus (Standl.) Lundell [unknown]
- Phyllanthus antillanus pedicellaris Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Phyllanthus heteromorpha Rusby [unknown]
- Phyllanthus ibonensis Rusby [unknown]
- Phyllanthus nobilis (L.f.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Phyllanthus nobilis antillanus (A.Juss.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Phyllanthus nobilis brasiliensis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Phyllanthus nobilis guyanensis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Phyllanthus nobilis hypomalacus Standl. [unknown]
- Phyllanthus nobilis martii Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Phyllanthus nobilis panamensis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Phyllanthus nobilis pavonianus (Baill.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Phyllanthus nobilis peruvianus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Phyllanthus nobilis riedelianus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Phyllanthus pseudonobilis Rusby [unknown]
- Phyllanthus sinicus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Bradleia sinica Müll.Arg. [illegitimate]
- Cicca chinensis Baill. [unknown]
- Margaritaria nobilis hypomalaca (Standl.) Dugand [unknown]
- Cicca antillana A.Juss. [unknown]
- Cicca antillana pedicellaris Griseb. [unknown]
- Cicca pavoniana Baill. [unknown]
- Cicca sinica Baill. [unknown]
- Cicca surinamensis Miq. [unknown]
- Diasperus antillanus (A.Juss.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Phyllanthus nobilis genuinus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
Description
Margaritaria nobilis (also called Nobilis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and have entire margins.
Uses & Benefits
Margaritaria nobilis is used for its ornamental value and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Margaritaria nobilis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a black or brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Margaritaria nobilis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Margaritaria nobilis
Margaritaria nobilis is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Margaritaria nobilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Margaritaria nobilis?
Margaritaria nobilis
What are the common names of Margaritaria nobilis?
No common names
What is the natural habitat of Margaritaria nobilis?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Margaritaria genus
Margaritaria anomala,
Margaritaria cyanosperma,
Margaritaria decaryana,
Margaritaria discoidea,
Margaritaria dubium-traceyi,
Margaritaria hispidula,
Margaritaria hotteana,
Margaritaria indica,
Margaritaria luzoniensis,
Margaritaria nobilis,
Margaritaria rhomboidalis,
Margaritaria scandens,
Margaritaria tetracocca,
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri,
Actephila saccata,
Actephila albidula,
Actephila anthelminthica,
Actephila aurantiaca,
Actephila collinsiae,
Actephila daii,
Actephila dolichopoda,
Actephila excelsa,
Actephila foetida,
Actephila grandifolia,
Actephila latifolia,
Actephila lindleyi,
Actephila longipedicellata,
Actephila macrantha,
Actephila mearsii,
Actephila merrilliana,
Actephila mooreana,
Actephila nitidula,
Actephila ovalis,
Actephila petiolaris,
Actephila pierrei,
Actephila platysepala,
Actephila puberula,
Actephila sessilifolia,
Actephila subsessilis,
Actephila trichogyna,
Actephila bella,
Actephila championiae,
Actephila flavescens,
Actephila plicata,
Actephila traceyi,
Actephila venusta,
Actephila vernicosa,
Actephila forsteri,
Amanoa almerindae,
Amanoa anomala,
Amanoa bracteosa,
Amanoa caribaea,
Amanoa congesta,
Amanoa cupatensis,
Amanoa glaucophylla,
Amanoa gracillima,
Amanoa guianensis,
Amanoa muricata,
Amanoa nanayensis,
Amanoa neglecta,
Amanoa oblongifolia,
Amanoa sinuosa,
Amanoa steyermarkii,