Nuxia floribunda
Forest elder
Nuxia floribunda, commonly known as the False Redbud, is a striking evergreen shrub native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its vibrant, tubular orange-red flowers, it serves as a vital nectar source for birds. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this resilient species plays a crucial role in diverse woodland ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Nuxia floribunda
- Family: Stilbaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Nuxia floribunda, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Stilbaceae and falls under the genus Nuxia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Stilbaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nuxia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Afrikaans, it is referred to as Bosvlier, while in isiXhosa, it is called Umquaqo. Interestingly, within Spanish-speaking botanical contexts, it is associated with several different classifications, including Nuxia volkensii, Nuxia holstii, and Lachnopylis polyantha.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| af | Bosvlier | Wikidata |
| xh | Umquaqo | Wikidata |
| es | Nuxia volkensii | Wikidata |
| es | Nuxia holstii | Wikidata |
| es | Lachnopylis polyantha | Wikidata |
| es | Nuxia usambarensis | Wikidata |
| es | Nuxia polyantha | Wikidata |
| en | Forest elder | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the tropical regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Burundi, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward the eastern side of the continent, the species is also found within East Tropical Africa. Specifically, its range extends into the territories of both Kenya and Tanzania. Consequently, the geographical footprint of Nuxia floribunda spans several distinct ecological zones across central and eastern Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nuxia floribunda has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include methanol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nuxia floribunda has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |