Kostermansia malayana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malayana
ID:
356692
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soegeng
Source:
ksu
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 5: 2 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356024
Common Names
- Malayana Kostermansia
- Malayana Cedar
- Malayana White Cedar
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kostermansia malayana (also called Malayan Kostermansia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Indonesia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist areas, such as near streams and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Kostermansia malayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kostermansia malayana has white and yellow flowers with 5 petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kostermansia malayana is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from young shoots in the spring or summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat. Layering is done by bending a low-growing branch to the ground and burying it in the soil. The branch will form roots and can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Kostermansia malayana
Kostermansia malayana is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the countries of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Kostermansia malayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kostermansia malayana?
Kostermansia malayana
What is the common name of Kostermansia malayana?
Malayan Kostermansia
What is the natural habitat of Kostermansia malayana?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Kostermansia genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
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References
Wertit Soegeng-Reksodihardjo (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soegeng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:112430-1: Based on the initial data import