Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
nanophyllum
ID:
1303122

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Gaut. & Naciri

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Candollea 73(1): 127. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315576

Common Names

  • Capurodendron Nanophyllum
  • Nanophyllum
  • Capurodendron

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Description

Capurodendron nanophyllum (also called 'Narrow-Leaved Capurodendron', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to eastern Australia and New Caledonia. It grows up to 15m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.8m. It prefers moist, sheltered sites in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Capurodendron nanophyllum is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine as a remedy for eye ailments and to treat fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Capurodendron nanophyllum has small white flowers that are fragrant and grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capurodendron nanophyllum is a tropical plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Capurodendron nanophyllum

Capurodendron nanophyllum is native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

Laurent Gautier (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Gaut.' in the authors string.
Yamama Naciri (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naciri' in the authors string.