Kionophyton pollardianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pollardianum
ID:
796911
Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach., Rutk. & Mytnik
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 41: 474 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796244
Common Names
- Kionophyton pollardianum
- Pollard's Kionophyton
- Pollard's Cottonweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kionophyton pollardianum (also called Pollard's Kionophyton, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Kionophyton pollardianum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Kionophyton pollardianum are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kionophyton pollardianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.
Where to Find Kionophyton pollardianum
Kionophyton pollardianum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Kionophyton pollardianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kionophyton pollardianum?
Kionophyton pollardianum
What type of plant is Kionophyton pollardianum?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Kionophyton pollardianum found?
It is found in Cameroon and Gabon.
Species in the Kionophyton genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-334786: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Piotr Rutkowski (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rutk.' in the authors string.
Joanna Mytnik-Ejsmont (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mytnik' in the authors string.