Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
endressiana
ID:
744782

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.N.Takeuchi & S.S.Renner

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 14: 73 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744115

Common Names

  • Kairoa endressiana
  • Endressiana Kairoa
  • Endressiana Impatiens

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Description

Kairoa endressiana (also called 'Coral de Endress', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Colombia. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in wet and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Kairoa endressiana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It can be used as a ground cover or as a low hedge. It is also used in erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kairoa endressiana is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kairoa endressiana can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Kairoa endressiana

Kairoa endressiana is native to Colombia.

Kairoa endressiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kairoa endressiana?

Kairoa endressiana

What is the common name of Kairoa endressiana?

Endress' Kairoa

Where is Kairoa endressiana found?

Kairoa endressiana is found in Colombia and Venezuela.

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,

References

Susanne Renner (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Renner' in the authors string.
Wayne N. Takeuchi (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.N.Takeuchi' in the authors string.