Kendrickia walkeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
walkeri
ID:
1276083
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 1(3): 752 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275421
Common Names
- Kendrickia walkeri
- Walkeri Kendrickia
- Kendrickia Walkeri
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kendrickia walkeri (also called Walker's kendrickia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Kendrickia walkeri is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Kendrickia walkeri are small and white in color. They are arranged in clusters and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kendrickia walkeri is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or air layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, fertile soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Air layering can be done by cutting a branch and wrapping it in moist sphagnum moss until roots form.
Where to Find Kendrickia walkeri
Kendrickia walkeri is native to Madagascar and can be found in the tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests.
Kendrickia walkeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kendrickia walkeri?
Kendrickia walkeri
What is the common name of Kendrickia walkeri?
Indian Redwood
What is the natural habitat of Kendrickia walkeri?
Kendrickia walkeri is found in the moist deciduous forests of India
Species in the Kendrickia genus
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:569212-1: Based on the initial data import