Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
papuana
ID:
357617

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 22: 242 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356949



Common Names

  • Kibara papuana
  • Papuana Kibara
  • Kibara


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Description

Kibara papuana (also called 'Papuan Kibara' and 'Papuana Kibara', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a spreading crown. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is found in lowland and montane forests, usually in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Kibara papuana is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kibara papuana has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kibara papuana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Kibara papuana

Kibara papuana is found in the tropical rainforests of New Guinea.

Kibara papuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kibara papuana?

Kibara papuana

What is the common name of Kibara papuana?

Kibara papuana

What type of plant is Kibara papuana?

Kibara papuana is a species of plant in the Myristicaceae family

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,