Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
nemophila
ID:
1142970

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pittier) B.Ståhl

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 45: 205 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142308

Common Names

  • Votschia nemophila
  • Nemophila Votschia
  • Nemophila Votschia Tree

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Description

Votschia nemophila (also called Forest votschia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with an upright habit, reaching up to 6 m in height. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia. It grows in dry, deciduous forests, woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Votschia nemophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Votschia nemophila has small, white flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Votschia nemophila is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in the spring or summer and planted in moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Votschia nemophila

Votschia nemophila is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in the wild in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Species in the Votschia genus

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-31800135: Based on the initial data import
Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.
Bertil Ståhl (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Ståhl' in the authors string.