Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balfouriana
ID:
252272

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cockayne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 44: 50 (1911 publ. 1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251604

Common Names

  • Nertera balfouriana
  • Balfour's Nertera
  • Balfour Nertera

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Synonyms

  • Coprosma balfouriana (Cockayne) Heads [valid]

Description

Nertera balfouriana (also called 'Balfouriana Palm', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the humid forests of Central and South America. It is a small, slow-growing shrub with a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is found in humid forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Nertera balfouriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nertera balfouriana has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nertera balfouriana is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical Asia. It is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Nertera balfouriana

Nertera balfouriana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia and New Zealand.

Nertera balfouriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nertera balfouriana?

Nertera balfouriana

What is the common name of Nertera balfouriana?

Balfouriana

What is the optimal growing environment for Nertera balfouriana?

Nertera balfouriana prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-135222: Based on the initial data import
Leonard Cockayne (1855-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cockayne' in the authors string.