Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
kaarruana
ID:
1320037

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zich & A.J.Ford

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 8: 406 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332491


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Description

Wilkiea kaarruana (also called 'Kaarruana Wilkiea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry woodlands and open forests. It has leathery leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Wilkiea kaarruana has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wilkiea kaarruana has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wilkiea kaarruana is a perennial plant that is best grown in a well-draining, organic-rich soil mix. It should be kept in a bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Wilkiea kaarruana

Wilkiea kaarruana is native to Australia.

Wilkiea kaarruana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wilkiea kaarruana?

Wilkiea kaarruana

What is the common name of Wilkiea kaarruana?

Kaarruana Wilkiea

Where is Wilkiea kaarruana native to?

Australia

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

Andrew James Ford (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Ford' in the authors string.
Frank Zich (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zich' in the authors string.