Status:
valid
Authors:
Kaneh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Fl. Micron. : 248 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475567
Common Names
- Phaleria nisidai
- Nisida's Phaleria
- Phaleria Nisida
Description
Phaleria nisidai (also called Nisida's phaleria, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Thymelaeaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with opposite leaves that are oblong to ovate in shape. It is native to the Philippines, and is found in montane forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Phaleria nisidai is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phaleria nisidai has small, white flowers with black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phaleria nisidai is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of clumps or by cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. It can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C and can be pruned in late winter to keep the plant tidy and encourage new growth.
Where to Find Phaleria nisidai
Phaleria nisidai can be found in the tropical forests of South America, particularly in the Amazon rainforest.
Phaleria nisidai FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaleria nisidai?
Phaleria nisidai
What is the common name of Phaleria nisidai?
Nisidai's Phaleria
What is the natural habitat of Phaleria nisidai?
Mountain meadows and woodlands
Species in the Phaleria genus
Phaleria nisidai,
Phaleria octandra,
Phaleria biflora,
Phaleria capitata,
Phaleria disperma,
Phaleria longituba,
Phaleria okapensis,
Phaleria pilistyla,
Phaleria acuminata,
Phaleria angustifolia,
Phaleria chermsideana,
Phaleria clerodendron,
Phaleria coccinea,
Phaleria elegans,
Phaleria glabra,
Phaleria ixoroides,
Phaleria lanceolata,
Phaleria montana,
Phaleria pubiflora,
Phaleria macrocarpa,
Phaleria nishidae,
Phaleria pentecostalis,
Phaleria perrottetiana,
Phaleria pulchra,
Phaleria sogerensis,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum,
Amyxa pluricornis,
Aquilaria apiculata,
Aquilaria baillonii,
Aquilaria banaense,
Aquilaria beccariana,
Aquilaria brachyantha,
Aquilaria citrinicarpa,
Aquilaria crassna,
Aquilaria cumingiana,
Aquilaria decemcostata,
Aquilaria filaria,
Aquilaria hirta,
Aquilaria khasiana,
Aquilaria microcarpa,
Aquilaria parvifolia,
Aquilaria rostrata,
Aquilaria rugosa,
Aquilaria sinensis,
Aquilaria subintegra,
Aquilaria urdanetensis,
Aquilaria yunnanensis,
Aquilaria malaccensis,
Aquilaria banaensis,
Arnhemia cryptantha,
Atemnosiphon coriaceus,
Craterosiphon beniensis,
Craterosiphon devredii,
Craterosiphon louisii,
Craterosiphon micranthum,
Craterosiphon montanus,
Craterosiphon pseudoscandens,
Craterosiphon quarrei,
Craterosiphon scandens,
Craterosiphon schmitzii,
Craterosiphon soyauxii,
Craterosiphon beniense,
Dais cotinifolia,
Dais glaucescens,
Daphne wolongensis,
Daphne hekouensis,
Daphne acutiloba,
Daphne alpina,
Daphne altaica,
Daphne arbuscula,
Daphne arisanensis,
Daphne aurantiaca,
Daphne axillaris,
Daphne bholua,
Daphne blagayana,