Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
356906

Status:
valid

Authors:
King

Source:
ksu

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 59: 183 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356238



Common Names

  • Kayea elegans
  • Elegant Kayea
  • Elegant Kayea Palm


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Synonyms

  • Kayea caudata King [unknown]
  • Mesua elegans (King) Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Mesua caudata (King) Kosterm. [unknown]

Description

Kayea elegans (also called Kayea africana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It typically grows up to 10 m tall and has a dense, rounded crown. Its leaves are dark green and glossy, and its flowers are white or pale pink.

Uses & Benefits

Kayea elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for deer, elk, and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kayea elegans has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kayea elegans is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be grown in an acidic soil.

Where to Find Kayea elegans

Kayea elegans is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and mangroves.

Kayea elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kayea elegans?

Kayea elegans

What is the common name of Kayea elegans?

Elegant Kayea

What is the family of Kayea elegans?

Malvaceae

Species in the Calophyllaceae family

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