Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusiflora
ID:
1323534

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Fourn.) H.L.Bell & Columbus

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Aliso 30: 91 (2012 publ. 2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335988

Common Names

  • Obtusiflora Kalinia
  • Obtusiflora Ardisia
  • Ardisia Obtusiflora

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Description

Kalinia obtusiflora (also called Obtuse-flowered Kalinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico. It is a small shrub with an upright growth habit and small, oval leaves. Its flowers are white with a yellow center, and it grows in humid, tropical forests, often in the understory of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Kalinia obtusiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes. It has a number of benefits, including its ability to reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and boost immunity.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kalinia obtusiflora has white flowers with yellow centers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kalinia obtusiflora is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done through division or by seed.

Where to Find Kalinia obtusiflora

Kalinia obtusiflora is found in the mountains of Mexico.

Kalinia obtusiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kalinia obtusiflora?

Kalinia obtusiflora

What is the family of Kalinia obtusiflora?

Rutaceae

Where is Kalinia obtusiflora native to?

South America

Species in the Kalinia genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
James Travis Columbus (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Columbus' in the authors string.
Hester L. Bell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Bell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77129088-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].