Status:
valid
Authors:
Fosberg & Sachet
Source:
ksu
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 6: 510 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443545
Common Names
- Lebronnecia kokioides
- Koki'o Lebronnecia
- Koki'o
Description
Lebronnecia kokioides (also called Kokioides Lebronnecia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and is native to the tropical regions of Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lebronnecia kokioides is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lebronnecia kokioides has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lebronnecia kokioides 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 stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It is best to propagate in spring or summer.
Where to Find Lebronnecia kokioides
Lebronnecia kokioides is native to New Zealand and can be found in the North Island.
Lebronnecia kokioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lebronnecia kokioides?
Lebronnecia kokioides
What type of plant is Lebronnecia kokioides?
A flowering plant
Where can Lebronnecia kokioides be found?
It is native to Australia
Species in the Lebronnecia genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
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Abelmoschus ficulneus,
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Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,