Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
isaloensis
ID:
798104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jovet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 101 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000797437

Common Names

  • Isalo Nuxia
  • Isaloensis Nuxia
  • Isalo Nuxia Tree

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Description

Nuxia isaloensis (also called Isalo 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 isaloensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae. It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nuxia isaloensis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have opposite, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nuxia isaloensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is usually propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Nuxia isaloensis

Nuxia isaloensis is native to South Africa, where it is found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Nuxia isaloensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nuxia isaloensis?

Nuxia isaloensis

What is the family of Nuxia isaloensis?

Loganiaceae

Where is Nuxia isaloensis native to?

Madagascar

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

Paul Jovet (1896-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jovet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546833-1: 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].