Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
coriacea
ID:
356932

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. Bras. 1: 112 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356264



Common Names

  • Kielmeyera coriacea
  • Coriaceous Kielmeyera
  • Leathery Kielmeyera


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Synonyms

  • Kielmeyera oblonga Pohl [unknown]
  • Martinieria arborea Vell. [unknown]
  • Bonnetia coriacea Spreng. [unknown]
  • Kielmeyera amplexicaulis S.Moore [unknown]
  • Kielmeyera coriacea Mart. & Zucc. [unknown]

Description

Kielmeyera coriacea (also called Kielmeyera coriacea, 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 coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Kielmeyera coriacea var. pseudocoriacea Saddi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kielmeyera coriacea 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

Kielmeyera coriacea 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 coriacea

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

Kielmeyera coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kielmeyera coriacea?

Kielmeyera coriacea

What is the common name of Kielmeyera coriacea?

Leathery Kielmeyera

What is the family of Kielmeyera coriacea?

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,