Status:
valid
Authors:
(Craib) Tirveng.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 3: 464 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220544
Common Names
- Kailarsenia lineata
- Lineata Kailarsenia
- Kailarsenia's Lineata
Synonyms
- Gardenia lineata Craib [valid]
Description
Kailarsenia lineata (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 lineata 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 lineata 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 lineata 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 lineata
Kailarsenia lineata can be found in the Hawaiian Islands.
Kailarsenia lineata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kailarsenia lineata?
Kailarsenia lineata
What is the common name of Kailarsenia lineata?
Kailarsenia
What type of plant is Kailarsenia lineata?
Herb
Species in the Kailarsenia genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
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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,