Kuloa usambarensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Trofimov & Rohwer
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 192(3): 528. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023353
Common Names
- Kuloa usambarensis
- Usambara Kuloa
- Usambara Star-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kuloa usambarensis (also called Usambara Mountain Kuloa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to East Africa. It grows up to 4 m tall and has white flowers. It is found in montane forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Kuloa usambarensis is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a timber tree. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kuloa usambarensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kuloa usambarensis is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1-2 m tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand.
Where to Find Kuloa usambarensis
Kuloa usambarensis can be found in Africa, particularly in the countries of Tanzania and Kenya.
Kuloa usambarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kuloa usambarensis?
Kuloa usambarensis
What is the common name of Kuloa usambarensis?
Usambarensis Kuloa
Where is Kuloa usambarensis found?
Central and South America
Species in the Kuloa genus
Species in the Lauraceae family
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