Nesiota elliptica
St Helena Olive
Also known as: Phylica cotinifolia Port. ex Reissek +3 more
- Phylica cotinifolia Port. ex Reissek
- Phylica elliptica Roxb.
- Soulangia oppositifolia Reissek
- Trichocephalus ellipticus (Roxb.) G.Don
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rhamnaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in Africa, Nesiota elliptica (commonly known as St Helena Olive) is a tree belonging to the Rhamnaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Atlantic Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
St.Helena