Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
380425

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. , ed. 3, 3: 626 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379757

Common Names

  • Nonea lutea
  • Lutea Nonea
  • Nonea

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Synonyms

  • Lycopsis lutea Desr. [unknown]
  • Anchusa divaricata Murr. [unknown]
  • Anchusa dubia Nocca [unknown]
  • Anchusa lutea M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Anchusa lycopsidis Retz.f. [unknown]
  • Anchusa orientalis Pall. [unknown]
  • Asperugo divaricata Murr. [unknown]

Description

Nonea lutea (also called Yellow Nonea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist, lowland forests. It is also found in secondary forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Nonea lutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nonea lutea is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Nonea lutea

Nonea lutea can be found in wet habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Nonea lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nonea lutea?

Nonea lutea

What is the common name of Nonea lutea?

Nonea

What is the natural habitat of Nonea lutea?

Dry, rocky hillsides

Species in the Nonea genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,