Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
ksu
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 2: 89 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356954
Common Names
- Kibara obtusa
- Obtusa Kibara
- Kibara
Synonyms
- Kibara depauperata Merr. [unknown]
Description
Kibara obtusa (also called 'Obtuse Kibara' and 'Obtusa Kibara', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a spreading crown. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is found in lowland and montane forests, usually in areas with high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Kibara obtusa is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has a long flowering season and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kibara obtusa has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and globose. The seedlings have ovate to oblong leaves with entire margins.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kibara obtusa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Kibara obtusa
Kibara obtusa is found in the tropical rainforests of New Guinea.
Kibara obtusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kibara obtusa?
Kibara obtusa
What is the common name of Kibara obtusa?
Kibara obtusa
What type of plant is Kibara obtusa?
Kibara obtusa is a species of plant in the Myristicaceae family
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,