Kadua st-johnii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.C.Stone & Lane) W.L.Wagner & Lorence
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 30: 833 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000839103
Common Names
- St-Johnii Kadua
- Kadua St-Johnii
- St-Johnii Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kadua st-johnii (also called St. John'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 st-johnii is a popular houseplant and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also known for its air purifying properties, as it can absorb pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kadua st-johnii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kadua st-johnii 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 st-johnii
Kadua st-johnii is native to the rainforests of the Caribbean.
Kadua st-johnii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kadua st-johnii?
Kadua st-johnii
What is the natural habitat of Kadua st-johnii?
Hawaiian Islands
What are the common uses of Kadua st-johnii?
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-376435: Based on the initial data import
Warren Lambert Wagner (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Wagner' in the authors string.
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.
Irwin E. Lane (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lane' in the authors string.