Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
altissima
ID:
356946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saddi

Source:
ksu

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bradea 4: 341 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356278



Common Names

  • Kielmeyera altissima
  • High Kielmeyera
  • Tall Kielmeyera


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Description

Kielmeyera altissima (also called Kielmeyera altissima, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of the world. It has small, leathery leaves and grows in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Kielmeyera altissima 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

Kielmeyera altissima has small, white flowers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, rounded shrubs with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kielmeyera altissima 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 Kielmeyera altissima

Kielmeyera altissima is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Kielmeyera altissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kielmeyera altissima?

Kielmeyera altissima

What is the common name of Kielmeyera altissima?

Tall Kielmeyera

What is the family of Kielmeyera altissima?

Sapotaceae

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,