Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
myristicifolia
ID:
380263

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Exell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 73(Suppl.): 6 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379595

Common Names

  • Neostenanthera myristicifolia
  • Nutmeg-Leaved Neostenanthera
  • Nutmeg-Leaved Uvaria

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Description

Neostenanthera myristicifolia (also called 'Myristicifolia Neostenanthera', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a cushion-like habit. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Neostenanthera myristicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and medicine by the Aboriginal people of Australia.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Neostenanthera myristicifolia are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neostenanthera myristicifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Neostenanthera myristicifolia

Neostenanthera myristicifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South India and Sri Lanka.

Neostenanthera myristicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neostenanthera myristicifolia?

Neostenanthera myristicifolia

What is the natural habitat of Neostenanthera myristicifolia?

It is found in moist deciduous forests of India.

What is the flowering season of Neostenanthera myristicifolia?

It flowers from January to April.

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74179-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.