Kadua foggiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fosberg) W.L.Wagner & Lorence
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 30: 832 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000839095
Common Names
- Foggiana Kadua
- Kadua Foggiana
- Foggiana Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kadua foggiana (also called Fogg's Kadua, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby plant with small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, and is typically found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Kadua foggiana is a popular houseplant that is known for its air-purifying properties and its ability to thrive in low light conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kadua foggiana has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kadua foggiana is a small, slow-growing palm that is native to Mexico. It has a single trunk and can reach up to 6 feet (2 m) tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Kadua foggiana
Kadua foggiana is native to the rainforests of the Caribbean.
Kadua foggiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kadua foggiana?
Kadua foggiana
What is the natural habitat of Kadua foggiana?
Hawaiian Islands
What are the common uses of Kadua foggiana?
Ornamental plant
Species in the Kadua genus
Kadua acuminata, Kadua affinis, Kadua centranthoides, Kadua cookiana, Kadua cordata, Kadua elatior, Kadua fluviatilis, Kadua foliosa, Kadua formosa, Kadua knudsenii, Kadua laxiflora, Kadua littoralis, Kadua parvula, Kadua raiateensis, Kadua rapensis, Kadua romanzoffiensis, Kadua axillaris, Kadua tryblium, Kadua lucei, Kadua nukuhivensis, Kadua tahuatensis, Kadua grantii, Kadua coriacea, Kadua foggiana, Kadua degeneri, Kadua flynnii, Kadua st-johnii, Kadua haupuensis, Kadua lichtlei, Kadua munroi,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-376428: Based on the initial data import
Warren Lambert Wagner (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Wagner' in the authors string.
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.