Nuxia congesta, commonly known as brittle-wood, is a species of tree in the Stilbaceae family, with an extensive range in the Afrotropics.
Nuxia congesta is a winter-flowering evergreen tree or shrub, with beautiful large heads of small, scented, long-lasting white or cream flowers.
Nuxia congesta is a usually evergreen shrub or a tree; it can grow from 3 - 25 metres tall. The bole is often gnarled, it can be 20 - 100cm in diameter and is ...
BOTANIC DESCRIPTION. Nuxia congesta is a shrub or small tree, 3-15 m high. The stem is 20-60 cm in diameter. Bark grey or brown, rough and stringy, young ...
Nuxia congesta is a hardy, small, evergreen tree or shrub that can grow quite tall in forest conditions and is very variable making it difficult to identify in ...
Feb 11, 2022 · Nuxia congesta, commonly known as brittle-wood, is a species of tree in the Stilbaceae family, with an extensive range in the Afrotropics.
Nuxia congesta thrives in bright, direct sunlight and prefers moderate temperatures. It requires a seasonally dry environment and should be watered sparingly, ...
The native range of this species is Tropical & S. Africa, SW. Arabian Peninsula. It is a shrub or tree and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome.
Nuxia congesta R.Br. ex Fresen. LC. Common name(s). Brittle-wood 3. Synonym(s). 41. Genus. Nuxia. Family. Stilbaceae. Flora. World flora. 16observations.
Ecology. A tree of the upper limits of Afro‑montane forest and also a shrubby tree of the lower‑ storey vegetation, normally at forest edges.
