Status:
valid
Authors:
Philipson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Blumea 30: 421 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474156
Common Names
- Parakibara clavigera
- Clavigera Parakibara
- Clavigera's Parakibara
Description
Parakibara clavigera (also called Claviger Parakibara, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant native to tropical regions of Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Parakibara clavigera is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parakibara clavigera has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parakibara clavigera is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual containers when they are about 4 inches tall. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Parakibara clavigera
Parakibara clavigera is native to New Guinea.
Parakibara clavigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Parakibara clavigera?
Parakibara clavigera
What is the common name of Parakibara clavigera?
Clavigera
What is the family of Parakibara clavigera?
Asteraceae
Species in the Parakibara genus
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,