Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre
Source:
ksu
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch. : t. 99 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356250
Common Names
- Kayea ferruginea
- Ferruginous Kayea
- Ferruginous Palm
Synonyms
- Mesua ferruginea (Pierre) Kosterm. [unknown]
Description
Kayea ferruginea (also called Kayea ferruginea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of the world. It has large, leathery leaves and grows in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Kayea ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kayea ferruginea has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kayea ferruginea 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 ferruginea
Kayea ferruginea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and mangroves.
Kayea ferruginea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kayea ferruginea?
Kayea ferruginea
What is the common name of Kayea ferruginea?
Ferruginous Kayea
What is the family of Kayea ferruginea?
Malvaceae
Species in the Kayea genus
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Calophyllum apetalum,
Calophyllum archipelagi,
Calophyllum ardens,
Calophyllum articulatum,
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Calophyllum aureobrunnescens,
Calophyllum aureum,
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Calophyllum balansae,
Calophyllum banyengii,
Calophyllum bicolor,
Calophyllum biflorum,
Calophyllum bifurcatum,
Calophyllum blancoi,
Calophyllum brachyphyllum,
Calophyllum bracteatum,
Calophyllum brasiliense,
Calophyllum brassii,
Calophyllum calaba,
Calophyllum calcicola,
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Calophyllum canum,
Calophyllum carrii,
Calophyllum castaneum,
Calophyllum caudatum,
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Calophyllum chapelieri,
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Calophyllum complanatum,
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Calophyllum coriaceum,
Calophyllum costatum,
Calophyllum costulatum,
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Calophyllum cuneifolium,
Calophyllum dasypodium,
Calophyllum depressinervosum,