Nuxia — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Nuxia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Nuxia capitata
Nuxia capitata
Family: Stilbaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the humid and semi-humid tropics, where it is found at elevations from 1,400 - 1,800 metres.
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Nuxia congesta
Nuxia congesta
Family: Stilbaceae
Cultivation
A plant of moist regions in the tropics, where it can be found at elevations from 1,500 - 2,500 metres. It is found in areas where the mean annual temperature can range from 14 - 26°c; and the mean annual rainfall from 1,400 - 2,500mm. The plant can succeed on marginal and rocky soils.
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Nuxia floribunda
Nuxia floribunda
Family: Stilbaceae
Cultivation
The plant is relatively sensitive to frost. Succeeds in full sun and in partly shady positions. Requires a deep, rich, moist soil for best growth.
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Nuxia oppositifolia
Nuxia oppositifolia
Family: Stilbaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropics and the subtropics, where it can be found at elevations up to 2,400 metres. The plant is reasonably tolerant of short-lived frosts. Succeeds in ordinary garden soils, but will grow better if it grows close to water.
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Nuxia sphaerocephala
Nuxia sphaerocephala
Family: Stilbaceae
Cultivation
Found in dry, subhumid and humid areas of Madagascar, at elevations from sea level to 1,500 metres, mainly at the higher elevations.
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