Status:
valid
Authors:
Dubard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 3, 3: 45 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332906
Common Names
- Vitellariopsis kirkii
- Kirkii Vitellariopsis
- Kirkii Vitellariopsis
Synonyms
- Mimusops bakeri Baill. [unknown]
- Mimusops kirkii (Baker) Baill. [unknown]
- Butyrospermum kirkii Baker [unknown]
Description
Vitellariopsis kirkii (also called Kirk's Vitellariopsis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Western Australia. It has small, feathery leaves and pink and white flowers. It grows in sandy soils in heathland, shrubland, and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vitellariopsis kirkii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vitellariopsis kirkii has white flowers with four petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vitellariopsis kirkii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Vitellariopsis kirkii
Vitellariopsis kirkii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Vitellariopsis kirkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vitellariopsis kirkii?
Vitellariopsis kirkii
What is the common name of Vitellariopsis kirkii?
Kirkii Vitellariopsis
What is the natural habitat of Vitellariopsis kirkii?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa
Species in the Vitellariopsis genus
Species in the Sapotaceae family
Afrosersalisia rwandensis,
Amorphospermum antilogum,
Argania spinosa,
Aubregrinia taiensis,
Aulandra beccarii,
Aulandra cauliflora,
Aulandra longifolia,
Autranella congolensis,
Baillonella toxisperma,
Beccariella balansana,
Beccariella crebrifolia,
Beccariella lasiantha,
Beccariella novocaledonica,
Beccariella xerocarpa,
Beccariella brownlessiana,
Boerlagella spectabilis,
Breviea sericea,
Burckella banikiensis,
Burckella erythrophylla,
Burckella fijiensis,
Burckella hillii,
Burckella macropoda,
Burckella magusum,
Burckella obovata,
Burckella parvifolia,
Burckella polymera,
Burckella poolei,
Burckella richii,
Burckella sorei,
Burckella thurstonii,
Capurodendron androyense,
Capurodendron ankaranense,
Capurodendron antongiliense,
Capurodendron apollonioides,
Capurodendron bakeri,
Capurodendron costatum,
Capurodendron delphinense,
Capurodendron gracilifolium,
Capurodendron greveanum,
Capurodendron ludiifolium,
Capurodendron madagascariense,
Capurodendron mandrarense,
Capurodendron microphyllum,
Capurodendron nodosum,
Capurodendron perrieri,
Capurodendron pervillei,
Capurodendron pseudoterminalia,
Capurodendron rubrocostatum,
Capurodendron rufescens,
Capurodendron sakalavum,