Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
elegans
ID:
221625

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Dransf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Principes 27: 4 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220954

Common Names

  • Kerriodoxa elegans
  • Elegant Kerriodoxa
  • Kerriodoxa

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Description

Kerriodoxa elegans (also called “Elegant Kerriodoxa”, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical forests, at elevations of up to 1000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Kerriodoxa elegans 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 Kerriodoxa elegans 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Kerriodoxa elegans is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Kerriodoxa elegans

Kerriodoxa elegans can be found in tropical forests of Central and South America.

Kerriodoxa elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kerriodoxa elegans?

Kerriodoxa elegans

What type of plant is Kerriodoxa elegans?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae.

Where is Kerriodoxa elegans native to?

It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Species in the Kerriodoxa genus

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-105915: Based on the initial data import
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.