Status:
valid
Authors:
W.N.Takeuchi
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 52: 54 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332961
Common Names
- Kairoa Cromeana
- Cromeana Kairoa
- Crome's Kairoa
Description
Kairoa cromeana (also called Crome's Kairoa, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to New Zealand. It grows in shady, humid habitats, and has long, narrow leaves with a smooth texture.
Uses & Benefits
Kairoa cromeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kairoa cromeana has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small, brown and winged. The seedlings are slender and have a few hairs on the stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kairoa cromeana is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Kairoa cromeana
Kairoa cromeana can be found in New Zealand.
Kairoa cromeana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Kairoa cromeana?
Kairoa cromeana is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
What type of soil does Kairoa cromeana prefer?
Kairoa cromeana prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a slightly acidic pH.
How much sunlight does Kairoa cromeana need?
Kairoa cromeana prefers full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Kairoa genus
Species in the Monimiaceae family
Austromatthaea elegans,
Carnegieodoxa eximia,
Decarydendron helenae,
Decarydendron lamii,
Decarydendron perrieri,
Decarydendron ranomafanense,
Ephippiandra domatiata,
Ephippiandra madagascariensis,
Ephippiandra masoalensis,
Ephippiandra microphylla,
Ephippiandra myrtoidea,
Ephippiandra perrieri,
Ephippiandra tsaratanensis,
Faika villosa,
Grazielanthus arkeocarpus,
Hedycarya alternifolia,
Hedycarya angustifolia,
Hedycarya aragoensis,
Hedycarya arborea,
Hedycarya badaunii,
Hedycarya chrysophylla,
Hedycarya cupulata,
Hedycarya denticulata,
Hedycarya dorstenioides,
Hedycarya engleriana,
Hedycarya erythrocarpa,
Hedycarya loxocarya,
Hedycarya neoebudica,
Hedycarya parvifolia,
Hedycarya perbracteolata,
Hedycarya rivularis,
Hedycarya symplocoides,
Hedycarya baudouinii,
Hemmantia webbii,
Hennecartia omphalandra,
Hortonia floribunda,
Hortonia ovalifolia,
Hortonia angustifolia,
Kairoa suberosa,
Kairoa endressiana,
Kairoa villosa,
Kairoa cromeana,
Kibara royenii,
Kibara roemeri,
Kibara rosselensis,
Kibara shungolensis,
Kibara sleumeri,
Kibara sudestensis,
Kibara warenensis,
Kibara versteeghii,