Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
nobilis
ID:
236993

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

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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.

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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 Phyllanthaceae family

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References