Kibara coriacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
1285214
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Hook.f. & Thomson
Source:
tro
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 166 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284552
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Kibara coriacea (also called 'Leathery Kibara', among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to Africa. It has a sprawling habit, with stems up to 40 cm long. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are yellow. It is found in moist forests, shrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Kibara coriacea is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kibara coriacea is small and white, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Kibara coriacea can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Kibara coriacea
Kibara coriacea is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Kibara coriacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kibara coriacea?
Kibara coriacea
What is the common name of Kibara coriacea?
Coriaceous Kibara
Where is Kibara coriacea native to?
Central Africa
Species in the Kibara genus
Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii, Kibara symplocoides, Kibara papuana, Kibara neriifolia, Kibara nitens, Kibara novobritanica, Kibara oblongata, Kibara obtusa, Kibara oliviformis, Kibara perkinsiae, Kibara polyantha, Kibara oligocarpella, Kibara monticola, Kibara myrtoides, Kibara laurifolia, Kibara leachii, Kibara macrantha, Kibara archboldiana, Kibara microphylla, Kibara moluccana, Kibara latifolia, Kibara kostermansii, Kibara ferox, Kibara elongata, Kibara flagelliformis, Kibara formicarum, Kibara fragrans, Kibara fugax, Kibara hartleyi, Kibara elmeri, Kibara aruensis, Kibara chimbuensis, Kibara buergersiana, Kibara bullata, Kibara carrii, Kibara karengana, Kibara katikii, Kibara streimannii, Kibara coriacea,
Species in the Monimiaceae family
Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50324248: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.