Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
africana
ID:
1063531

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1037 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062869



Common Names

  • Kiggelaria africana
  • African Kiggelaria
  • Africana Kiggelaria


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Description

Kiggelaria africana (also called Kiggelaria, Kiggelaria africana, and Kiggelaria africana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Central and South America. It has large, glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in rainforests, and on the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Kiggelaria africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kiggelaria africana has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kiggelaria africana is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 10 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 65-75°F. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Kiggelaria africana

Kiggelaria africana is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Species in the Kiggelaria genus

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111770-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.