Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Sinclair
Source:
cmp
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Sarawak Mus. J. 5: 597 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527351
Common Names
- Kinabalu Ironwood
- Kinabalu Ash
- Kinabalu Oak
Description
Alphonsea kinabaluensis (also called Alphonsea kinabaluensis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, and its flowers are small and white. It is native to Mount Kinabalu, and it typically grows in humid, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Alphonsea kinabaluensis is used as an ornamental plant, due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Alphonsea kinabaluensis are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alphonsea kinabaluensis is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting of a stem with at least two leaves and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. Once the cutting has rooted, transplant it into a larger pot with well-draining soil.
Where to Find Alphonsea kinabaluensis
Alphonsea kinabaluensis is native to the island of Borneo.
Alphonsea kinabaluensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alphonsea kinabaluensis?
Alphonsea kinabaluensis
What is the family of Alphonsea kinabaluensis?
Annonaceae
What is the common name of Alphonsea kinabaluensis?
Kinabaluensis Alphonsea
Species in the Alphonsea genus
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,