Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Robyns
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 34: 392 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232955
Common Names
- Peddiea kaniamensis
- Kaniam Peddiea
- Kaniam Peddiea
Description
Peddiea kaniamensis (also called 'Kaniam Peddiea', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub with a spreading growth habit. It is native to South America, and grows in dry, open habitats. Its leaves are lanceolate, and its flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Peddiea kaniamensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces showy yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peddiea kaniamensis has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peddiea kaniamensis is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 1.5m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy branches and planted in a sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until the seedlings or cuttings have established.
Where to Find Peddiea kaniamensis
Peddiea kaniamensis is native to the Himalayas in Asia.
Species in the Peddiea genus
Peddiea africana,
Peddiea fischeri,
Peddiea involucrata,
Peddiea polyantha,
Peddiea subcordata,
Peddiea montana,
Peddiea puberula,
Peddiea lanceolata,
Peddiea rapaneoides,
Peddiea parviflora,
Peddiea orophila,
Peddiea kivuensis,
Peddiea kaniamensis,
Peddiea arborescens,
Peddiea thulinii,
Peddiea thomensis,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum,
Amyxa pluricornis,
Aquilaria apiculata,
Aquilaria baillonii,
Aquilaria banaense,
Aquilaria beccariana,
Aquilaria brachyantha,
Aquilaria citrinicarpa,
Aquilaria crassna,
Aquilaria cumingiana,
Aquilaria decemcostata,
Aquilaria filaria,
Aquilaria hirta,
Aquilaria khasiana,
Aquilaria microcarpa,
Aquilaria parvifolia,
Aquilaria rostrata,
Aquilaria rugosa,
Aquilaria sinensis,
Aquilaria subintegra,
Aquilaria urdanetensis,
Aquilaria yunnanensis,
Aquilaria malaccensis,
Aquilaria banaensis,
Arnhemia cryptantha,
Atemnosiphon coriaceus,
Craterosiphon beniensis,
Craterosiphon devredii,
Craterosiphon louisii,
Craterosiphon micranthum,
Craterosiphon montanus,
Craterosiphon pseudoscandens,
Craterosiphon quarrei,
Craterosiphon scandens,
Craterosiphon schmitzii,
Craterosiphon soyauxii,
Craterosiphon beniense,
Dais cotinifolia,
Dais glaucescens,
Daphne wolongensis,
Daphne hekouensis,
Daphne acutiloba,
Daphne alpina,
Daphne altaica,
Daphne arbuscula,
Daphne arisanensis,
Daphne aurantiaca,
Daphne axillaris,
Daphne bholua,
Daphne blagayana,