Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
albopunctata
ID:
1296772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saddi

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 36(60): 61 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296110



Common Names

  • Albopunctata Kielmeyera
  • Albopunctata Kielmeyera Tree
  • Albopunctata Kielmeyera Fruit Tree


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Description

Kielmeyera albopunctata (also called Kielmeyera, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It grows up to 10 meters in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.5 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Kielmeyera albopunctata is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes such as treating wounds and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kielmeyera albopunctata is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kielmeyera albopunctata is a perennial evergreen tree that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate dry conditions, but will not tolerate wet soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Pruning is not necessary, but can be done in late winter to shape the plant.

Where to Find Kielmeyera albopunctata

Kielmeyera albopunctata is native to Peru and can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and disturbed areas.

Kielmeyera albopunctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kielmeyera albopunctata?

Kielmeyera albopunctata

What is the common name of Kielmeyera albopunctata?

White-spotted Kielmeyera

What is the natural habitat of Kielmeyera albopunctata?

Tropical forests

Species in the Kielmeyera genus

Kielmeyera coriacea, Kielmeyera anisosepala, Kielmeyera bifaria, Kielmeyera altissima, Kielmeyera marauensis, Kielmeyera obtecta, Kielmeyera occhioniana, Kielmeyera paniculata, Kielmeyera decipiens, Kielmeyera divergens, Kielmeyera elata, Kielmeyera falcata, Kielmeyera grandiflora, Kielmeyera insignis, Kielmeyera itacarensis, Kielmeyera juruenensis, Kielmeyera trichophora, Kielmeyera similis, Kielmeyera regalis, Kielmeyera reticulata, Kielmeyera rufotomentosa, Kielmeyera rupestris, Kielmeyera sigillata, Kielmeyera rizziniana, Kielmeyera rosea, Kielmeyera petiolaris, Kielmeyera speciosa, Kielmeyera excelsa, Kielmeyera corymbosa, Kielmeyera neglecta, Kielmeyera petiolaris, Kielmeyera variabilis, Kielmeyera tomentosa, Kielmeyera abdita, Kielmeyera appariciana, Kielmeyera cuspidata, Kielmeyera lathrophyton, Kielmeyera pulcherrima, Kielmeyera pumila, Kielmeyera argentea, Kielmeyera humifusa, Kielmeyera membranacea, Kielmeyera neriifolia, Kielmeyera rubriflora, Kielmeyera gracilis, Kielmeyera rugosa, Kielmeyera peruviana, Kielmeyera albopunctata, Kielmeyera ferruginosa, Kielmeyera aureovinosa,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-7801391: Based on the initial data import
Nagib Saddi (b.1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saddi' in the authors string.