Kadua munroi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fosberg) Govaerts
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Skvortsovia 4(3): 78. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428101
Common Names
- Kadua munroi
- Munroi Kadua
- Munroi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kadua munroi (also called Munro's Kadua, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is typically found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Kadua munroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make a herbal medicine for treating fever and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Kadua munroi are small and white, with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kadua munroi is a perennial shrub that is native to Hawaii. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA Zone 10.
Where to Find Kadua munroi
Kadua munroi is native to Hawaii. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats such as cliffs and rocky outcrops.
Kadua munroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kadua munroi?
Kadua munroi
What is the common name of Kadua munroi?
Kadua
What is the natural habitat of Kadua munroi?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
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
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176924-1: Based on the initial data import