Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
natalensis
ID:
1131781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pillans

Source:
tro

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 8: 30 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001131119

Common Names

  • Phylica natalensis
  • Natal Phylica
  • Natal-leaved Phylica

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Description

Phylica natalensis (also called Natal Phylica, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a dense, upright habit. It is native to South Africa, where it is found in coastal areas and on rocky outcrops. It grows in sandy soils and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Phylica natalensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phylica natalensis is a small white or pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phylica natalensis is a shrub that can be cultivated in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Phylica natalensis

Phylica natalensis is found in South Africa, in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Species in the Phylica genus

Phylica arborea, Phylica polifolia, Phylica oleifolia, Phylica emirnensis, Phylica nitida, Phylica abietina, Phylica acmaephylla, Phylica aemula, Phylica affinis, Phylica agathosmoides, Phylica alba, Phylica alpina, Phylica alticola, Phylica altigena, Phylica ambigua, Phylica amoena, Phylica ampliata, Phylica anomala, Phylica apiculata, Phylica atrata, Phylica axillaris, Phylica villosa, Phylica barbata, Phylica barnardii, Phylica bolusii, Phylica brachycephala, Phylica brevifolia, Phylica burchellii, Phylica buxifolia, Phylica calcarata, Phylica callosa, Phylica cephalantha, Phylica chionocephala, Phylica chionophila, Phylica comosa, Phylica comptonii, Phylica confusa, Phylica constricta, Phylica costata, Phylica cryptandroides, Phylica curvifolia, Phylica cuspidata, Phylica cylindrica, Phylica debilis, Phylica diffusa, Phylica dioica, Phylica diosmoides, Phylica disticha, Phylica dodii, Phylica elimensis,

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

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