Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
356918

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


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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.

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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 Calophyllaceae family

Calophyllum acidus, Calophyllum acutiputamen, Calophyllum aerarium, Calophyllum alboramulum, Calophyllum amblyphyllum, Calophyllum andersonii, Calophyllum angulare, Calophyllum apetalum, Calophyllum archipelagi, Calophyllum ardens, Calophyllum articulatum, Calophyllum aurantiacum, Calophyllum aureobrunnescens, Calophyllum aureum, Calophyllum austroindicum, Calophyllum balansae, Calophyllum banyengii, Calophyllum bicolor, Calophyllum biflorum, Calophyllum bifurcatum, Calophyllum blancoi, Calophyllum brachyphyllum, Calophyllum bracteatum, Calophyllum brasiliense, Calophyllum brassii, Calophyllum calaba, Calophyllum calcicola, Calophyllum caledonicum, Calophyllum canum, Calophyllum carrii, Calophyllum castaneum, Calophyllum caudatum, Calophyllum celebicum, Calophyllum cerasiferum, Calophyllum ceriferum, Calophyllum chapelieri, Calophyllum clemensiorum, Calophyllum collinum, Calophyllum comorense, Calophyllum complanatum, Calophyllum confertum, Calophyllum confusum, Calophyllum cordato-oblongum, Calophyllum coriaceum, Calophyllum costatum, Calophyllum costulatum, Calophyllum cucullatum, Calophyllum cuneifolium, Calophyllum dasypodium, Calophyllum depressinervosum,