Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
798112

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst.) Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 435 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000797445

Common Names

  • Opposite-Leaved Nuxia
  • Oppositifolia Nuxia
  • Opposite-Leaved Nuxia Tree

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Description

Nuxia oppositifolia (also called 'Wild Nuxia', 'Oppositifolia Nuxia' and 'Oppositifolia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to about 4 m tall and has a dense, rounded crown. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in deciduous forests, dry scrub and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Nuxia oppositifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nuxia oppositifolia 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 oppositifolia 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 oppositifolia

Nuxia oppositifolia can be found in South Africa.

Nuxia oppositifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nuxia oppositifolia?

Nuxia oppositifolia

What is the family of Nuxia oppositifolia?

Loganiaceae

Where is Nuxia oppositifolia native to?

Africa

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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546840-1: 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].