Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
kinabaluensis
ID:
268505

Status:
valid

Authors:
Munir

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 21: 234 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267837



Common Names

  • Petraeovitex kinabaluense
  • Kinabaluense Petraeovitex
  • Kinabalu Petraeovitex


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Synonyms

  • Petraeovitex kinabaluensis agrestis Munir [unknown]

Description

Petraeovitex kinabaluensis (also called 'Kinabalu Petraeovitex', among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in wet, tropical forests. It has small, ovate leaves with serrated edges and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Petraeovitex kinabaluensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for livestock, and in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Petraeovitex kinabaluensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petraeovitex kinabaluensis is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer and rooting them in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds can be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny spot. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Petraeovitex kinabaluensis

Petraeovitex kinabaluensis is found in Borneo.

Petraeovitex kinabaluensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petraeovitex kinabaluensis?

Petraeovitex kinabaluensis

What is the common name of Petraeovitex kinabaluensis?

Kinabaluensis Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Petraeovitex kinabaluensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-150841: Based on the initial data import
Ahmad Abid Munir (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munir' in the authors string.