Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
moluccana
ID:
357687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boerl. ex Perkins

Source:
ksu

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 425 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357019

Common Names

  • Kibara moluccana
  • Moluccan Kibara
  • Moluccan Kibara Plant

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Synonyms

  • Kibara teijsmanniana Perkins [unknown]
  • Kibara vrieseana Perkins [unknown]
  • Kibara ledermannii Perkins [unknown]

Description

Kibara moluccana (also called Moluccan Kibara, 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

Kibara moluccana 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

Kibara moluccana 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

Kibara moluccana is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist medium such as sand or peat moss and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C (77-86°F). Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium such as sand or peat moss.

Where to Find Kibara moluccana

Kibara moluccana is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Kibara moluccana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kibara moluccana?

Kibara moluccana

What is the common name of Kibara moluccana?

Moluccan Kibara

What is the natural habitat of Kibara moluccana?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia

Species in the Kibara genus

Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii, Kibara symplocoides, Kibara papuana, Kibara neriifolia, Kibara nitens, Kibara novobritanica, Kibara oblongata, Kibara obtusa, Kibara oliviformis, Kibara perkinsiae, Kibara polyantha, Kibara oligocarpella, Kibara monticola, Kibara myrtoides, Kibara laurifolia, Kibara leachii, Kibara macrantha, Kibara archboldiana, Kibara microphylla, Kibara moluccana, Kibara latifolia, Kibara kostermansii, Kibara ferox, Kibara elongata, Kibara flagelliformis, Kibara formicarum, Kibara fragrans, Kibara fugax, Kibara hartleyi, Kibara elmeri, Kibara aruensis, Kibara chimbuensis, Kibara buergersiana, Kibara bullata, Kibara carrii, Kibara karengana, Kibara katikii, Kibara streimannii, Kibara coriacea,

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

Jacob Gijsbert Boerlage (1849-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boerl.' in the authors string.
Janet Russell Perkins (1835-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perkins' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:581965-1: Based on the initial data import