Kibatalia merrilliana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merrilliana
ID:
221646
Status:
valid
Authors:
Woodson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 60: 225 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220975
Common Names
- Kibatalia merrilliana
- Merrill's Kibatalia
- Kibatalia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kibatalia merrilliana (also called “Merrill’s Kibatalia”, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Southeast Asia. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical forests, at elevations of up to 1000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Kibatalia merrilliana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for low-maintenance landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kibatalia merrilliana is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Kibatalia merrilliana can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Kibatalia merrilliana
Kibatalia merrilliana can be found in the Philippines.
Kibatalia merrilliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kibatalia merrilliana?
Kibatalia merrilliana
What type of plant is Kibatalia merrilliana?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Kibatalia merrilliana native to?
It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Species in the Kibatalia genus
Kibatalia arborea, Kibatalia blancoi, Kibatalia borneensis, Kibatalia elmeri, Kibatalia gitingensis, Kibatalia laurifolia, Kibatalia longifolia, Kibatalia macgregorii, Kibatalia macrophylla, Kibatalia maingayi, Kibatalia merrilliana, Kibatalia puberula, Kibatalia stenopetala, Kibatalia villosa, Kibatalia wigmanii,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-105938: Based on the initial data import
Robert Everard Woodson (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodson' in the authors string.