Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
nipaulensis
ID:
357281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cauwet & Farille

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Candollea 40: 528 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356613



Common Names

  • Keraymonia nipaulensis
  • Nipaulensis Keraymonia
  • Nepalese Keraymonia


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Description

Keraymonia nipaulensis (also called Nipaul's Keraymonia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or subshrub species of the genus Keraymonia. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, where it is found in dry forests and scrublands. It has thin, green, alternate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Keraymonia nipaulensis 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 nipaulensis 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 nipaulensis is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Keraymonia nipaulensis

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

Keraymonia nipaulensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Keraymonia nipaulensis?

Keraymonia nipaulensis

What is the common name of Keraymonia nipaulensis?

Nipaul Keraymonia

What is the natural habitat of Keraymonia nipaulensis?

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.
Michel A. Farille (1945-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farille' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906439-1: Based on the initial data import