Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kuntze) Tirveng.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 3: 464 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220540
Common Names
- Kailarsenia godefroyana
- Godeffroyana Kailarsenia
- Kailarsenia's Godeffroyana
Synonyms
- Gardenia ardisiifolia Pierre ex Pit. [invalid]
- Gardenia godefroyana Kuntze [valid]
- Gardenia rivularis Pierre ex Pit. [invalid]
Description
Kailarsenia godefroyana (also called Kailarsenia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with simple, alternate leaves. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands and is found in moist, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Kailarsenia godefroyana is used for its ornamental value in landscaping and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kailarsenia godefroyana has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small with a single pair of cotyledons and a few short hairs on the stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kailarsenia godefroyana is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Kailarsenia godefroyana
Kailarsenia godefroyana can be found in the Hawaiian Islands.
Kailarsenia godefroyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kailarsenia godefroyana?
Kailarsenia godefroyana
What is the common name of Kailarsenia godefroyana?
Kailarsenia
What type of plant is Kailarsenia godefroyana?
Herb
Species in the Kailarsenia genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
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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,