Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
keraudrenii
ID:
1066774

Status:
valid

Authors:
Le Thomas & Schatz

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 12: 1246–14, 4 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066112



Common Names

  • Polyalthia keraudrenii
  • Keraudren's Polyalthia
  • Keraudren's False Ashoka


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Description

Polyalthia keraudrenii (also called African wild banana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in the moist forests of the Congo Basin. It is a small herbaceous plant, growing up to 1.5 meters tall, with large, banana-like leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Polyalthia keraudrenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, for its edible fruit, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polyalthia keraudrenii has white flowers with yellow centers and red stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with alternate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyalthia keraudrenii is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist potting mix.

Where to Find Polyalthia keraudrenii

Polyalthia keraudrenii is native to Madagascar and can be found in lowland rainforests.

Species in the Polyalthia genus

Polyalthia gracilipes, Polyalthia dumosa, Polyalthia dictyoneura, Polyalthia debilis, Polyalthia elliptica, Polyalthia corticosa, Polyalthia elegans, Polyalthia flagellaris, Polyalthia evecta, Polyalthia endertii, Polyalthia bracteosa, Polyalthia borneensis, Polyalthia barenensis, Polyalthia brunneifolia, Polyalthia angustissima, Polyalthia clemensiorum, Polyalthia cinnamomea, Polyalthia chrysotricha, Polyalthia celebica, Polyalthia cauliflora, Polyalthia castanea, Polyalthia bullata, Polyalthia venosa, Polyalthia hirtifolia, Polyalthia insignis, Polyalthia igniflora, Polyalthia lateritia, Polyalthia kanchanaburiana, Polyalthia subcordata, Polyalthia stenopetala, Polyalthia socia, Polyalthia sessiliflora, Polyalthia spathulata, Polyalthia tipuliflora, Polyalthia parviflora, Polyalthia oblonga, Polyalthia obliqua, Polyalthia rufescens, Polyalthia praeflorens, Polyalthia polyphlebia, Polyalthia persicifolia, Polyalthia pumila, Polyalthia mindorensis, Polyalthia motleyana, Polyalthia moonii, Polyalthia montis-silam, Polyalthia minutiflora, Polyalthia minima, Polyalthia miniata, Polyalthia microtus,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1601478: Based on the initial data import
Annick Le Thomas (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Le Thomas' in the authors string.
Jacob Wilhelm Schatz (1802-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schatz' in the authors string.