Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dewinteri
ID:
357702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merxm. & Heine

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 3: 617 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357034



Common Names

  • Kirkia dewinteri
  • De Winter's Kirkia
  • De Winter's Kirkia Tree


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Description

Kirkia dewinteri (also called De Winter's Kirkia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Kirkia dewinteri is a popular ornamental plant used to decorate gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kirkia dewinteri has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kirkia dewinteri is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the cutting moist until it takes root.

Where to Find Kirkia dewinteri

Kirkia dewinteri is native to the tropical forests of Southern Africa.

Kirkia dewinteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kirkia dewinteri?

Kirkia dewinteri

What is the common name of Kirkia dewinteri?

De Winter's Kirkia

What is the natural habitat of Kirkia dewinteri?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2335038: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Heino Heine (1923-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heine' in the authors string.
Hermann Merxmüller (1920-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merxm.' in the authors string.