Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
kaniensis
ID:
1255999

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) P.I.Forst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 3: 350 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255337

Common Names

  • Sarcolobus kaniensis
  • Kaniensis Sarcolobus
  • Kaniensis Tree Fern

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Description

Sarcolobus kaniensis (also called Kani Sarcolobus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in dry forests, scrub forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcolobus kaniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sarcolobus kaniensis is yellow, with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcolobus kaniensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the island of Kani in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1.5-2 m. The leaves are simple, opposite, and ovate-lanceolate, with a length of 4-6 cm and a width of 2-3 cm. The flowers are white, with a diameter of 1.5-2 cm. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Sarcolobus kaniensis

Sarcolobus kaniensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Sarcolobus kaniensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcolobus kaniensis?

Sarcolobus kaniensis

What is the family of Sarcolobus kaniensis?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Sarcolobus kaniensis?

Kani Acanthus

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 tro-50178428: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.