Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
suberosa
ID:
357699

Status:
valid

Authors:
Philipson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Blumea 26: 368 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357031

Common Names

  • Kairoa suberosa
  • Suberose Kairoa
  • Suberose Kairoa Plant

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Description

Kairoa suberosa (also called Suberose Kairoa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Kairoa suberosa is a popular ornamental plant used to decorate gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kairoa suberosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kairoa suberosa is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the cutting moist until it takes root.

Where to Find Kairoa suberosa

Kairoa suberosa is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Kairoa suberosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kairoa suberosa?

Kairoa suberosa

What is the common name of Kairoa suberosa?

Corky Kairoa

What is the natural habitat of Kairoa suberosa?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

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,