Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
798086

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soler.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 17: 557 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000797419

Common Names

  • Nuxia Coriacea
  • Coriacea Nuxia
  • Coriacea's Nuxia

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Description

Nuxia coriacea (also called Leathery Nuxia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae. It is native to the region of Madagascar. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is found in dry deciduous forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Nuxia coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white or yellowish-green, bisexual, and fragrant. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: germinate in the spring.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nuxia coriacea is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning can be done to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Nuxia coriacea

Nuxia coriacea is native to the southeastern United States, from Florida to Texas, and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Nuxia coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nuxia coriacea?

Nuxia coriacea

What is the common name of Nuxia coriacea?

Coriaceous Nuxia

What is the natural habitat of Nuxia coriacea?

Dry forests and woodlands

Species in the Stilbaceae family

Anastrabe integerrima, Bowkeria citrina, Bowkeria cymosa, Bowkeria verticillata, Bowkeria verticillata, Campylostachys cernua, Campylostachys helmei, Charadrophila capensis, Euthystachys abbreviata, Halleria elliptica, Halleria lucida, Halleria parviflora, Halleria ovata, Halleria ligustrifolia, Kogelbergia phylicoides, Kogelbergia verticillata, Nuxia allorgeorum, Nuxia ambrensis, Nuxia pachyphylla, Nuxia capitata, Nuxia congesta, Nuxia coriacea, Nuxia floribunda, Nuxia glomerulata, Nuxia gracilis, Nuxia involucrata, Nuxia isaloensis, Nuxia oppositifolia, Nuxia pseudodentata, Nuxia sphaerocephala, Nuxia verticillata, Nuxia brachyphylla, Retzia capensis, Stilbe albiflora, Stilbe ericoides, Stilbe gymnopharyngia, Stilbe overbergensis, Stilbe rupestris, Stilbe serrulata, Stilbe vestita, Thesmophora scopulosa,

References

Hans Solereder: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soler.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546817-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].