Status:
valid
Authors:
(Munro) Attigala, Kaththr. & L.G.Clark
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 174: 200 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340524
Common Names
- Kuruna walkeriana
- Walkeriana Kuruna
- Walkeriana's Kuruna
Description
Kuruna walkeriana (also called Walker's Kuruna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Thailand. It has a spreading habit and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It is found in forests, valleys, and mountains, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Kuruna walkeriana is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is an attractive plant that can be used to add color and texture to the garden. The plant is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kuruna walkeriana has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kuruna walkeriana is a shrub native to India. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be planted in the spring and will bloom in the summer.
Where to Find Kuruna walkeriana
Kuruna walkeriana is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Kuruna walkeriana FAQ
What is the common name of Kuruna walkeriana?
Walker's Kuruna
What is the natural habitat of Kuruna walkeriana?
Tropical rainforest
What is the flowering season of Kuruna walkeriana?
Summer
Species in the Kuruna 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
Lakshmi Attigala: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Attigala' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142395-1: 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].