Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 1: 21 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221471
Common Names
- Kraussia
- Cape Ivy
- Cape Ivy Bush
Synonyms
- Kraussia incerta Bullock [valid]
- Kraussia schlechteri (K.Schum.) Bullock [valid]
- Psychotria oblongifolia E.Mey. [valid]
- Rhabdostigma schlechteri K.Schum. [valid]
- Tricalysia floribunda Stuntz [valid]
- Tricalysia kraussiana Schinz [valid]
- Coffea kraussiana Hochst. [valid]
Description
Kraussia floribunda (also called Many-Flowered Kraussia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Araceae family. It is an epiphytic herb with a creeping rhizome, and is native to Madagascar. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Kraussia floribunda is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kraussia floribunda has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kraussia floribunda can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix until roots form. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be kept in partial shade.
Where to Find Kraussia floribunda
Kraussia floribunda is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape Province.
Kraussia floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kraussia floribunda?
Kraussia floribunda
What is the common name of Kraussia floribunda?
Floribund Kraussia
What is the family of Kraussia floribunda?
Asteraceae
Species in the Kraussia genus
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,