Tiliacora kenyensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kenyensis
ID:
457288
Status:
valid
Authors:
Troupin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 25: 133 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456620
Common Names
- Tiliacora kenyensis
- Kenyan Tiliacora
- Tiliacora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tiliacora kenyensis (also called Kenyan Tiliacora, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a straight trunk and a dense, rounded crown. It grows in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Tiliacora kenyensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, dysentery, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tiliacora kenyensis are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tiliacora kenyensis can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes is best done in the spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into pieces with at least one growing point and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Tiliacora kenyensis
Tiliacora kenyensis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.
Tiliacora kenyensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tiliacora kenyensis?
Tiliacora kenyensis
What is the common name of Tiliacora kenyensis?
Kenyan Tiliacora
What is the habitat of Tiliacora kenyensis?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Tiliacora genus
Tiliacora australiana, Tiliacora gossweileri, Tiliacora lehmbachii, Tiliacora laurentii, Tiliacora laevifolia, Tiliacora kenyensis, Tiliacora bequaertii, Tiliacora insularis, Tiliacora gabonensis, Tiliacora funifera, Tiliacora ealaensis, Tiliacora louisii, Tiliacora triandra, Tiliacora ovalis, Tiliacora nigerica, Tiliacora tisserantii, Tiliacora chrysobotrya, Tiliacora pynaertii, Tiliacora acuminata, Tiliacora klaineana, Tiliacora macrophylla, Tiliacora odorata, Tiliacora sebicea, Tiliacora latifolia, Tiliacora leonardii, Tiliacora dielsiana, Tiliacora dinklagei, Tiliacora leonensis,
Species in the Menispermaceae family
Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2517017: Based on the initial data import
Georges M.D.J. Troupin (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Troupin' in the authors string.