Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
cortiformis
ID:
357280

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cauwet & S.B.Malla

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Candollea 40: 531 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356612



Common Names

  • Keraymonia cortiformis
  • Cortiformis Keraymonia
  • Heart-Shaped Keraymonia


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Description

Keraymonia cortiformis (also called Keraymonia cortiforme, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in moist, wet soils and is often found in marshes, swamps, and other wetland habitats. It has long, narrow leaves that are up to 1.5 m long and 5 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Keraymonia cortiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in wetland restoration projects and as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Keraymonia cortiformis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Keraymonia cortiformis is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Keraymonia cortiformis

Keraymonia cortiformis is found in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Keraymonia cortiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Keraymonia cortiformis?

Keraymonia cortiformis

What is the common name of Keraymonia cortiformis?

Cortiform Keraymonia

What is the natural habitat of Keraymonia cortiformis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Ann Marie Cauwet: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cauwet' in the authors string.
Samar Bahadur Malla (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.B.Malla' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906438-1: Based on the initial data import