Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Species:
kirkii
ID:
1222059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cavaco

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 12: 228 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221397



Common Names

  • Kirk's Tambourissa
  • Kirk Tambourissa
  • Kirk's False Sago


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Description

Tambourissa kirkii (also called the Kirk's Tambourissa, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Tambourissa kirkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tambourissa kirkii is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a black and white pattern. The seedlings are small and have a deep green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tambourissa kirkii is a tropical tree native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Tambourissa kirkii

Tambourissa kirkii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Tambourissa genus

Tambourissa crassa, Tambourissa cocottensis, Tambourissa tetragona, Tambourissa bathiei, Tambourissa capuronii, Tambourissa decaryana, Tambourissa uapacifolia, Tambourissa trichophylla, Tambourissa thouvenotii, Tambourissa nitida, Tambourissa peltata, Tambourissa humbertii, Tambourissa hildebrandtii, Tambourissa madagascariensis, Tambourissa perrieri, Tambourissa castri-delphini, Tambourissa leptophylla, Tambourissa amplifolia, Tambourissa gracilis, Tambourissa parvifolia, Tambourissa religiosa, Tambourissa purpurea, Tambourissa floricostata, Tambourissa pedicellata, Tambourissa boivinii, Tambourissa comorensis, Tambourissa cordifolia, Tambourissa elliptica, Tambourissa sieberi, Tambourissa tau, Tambourissa masoalensis, Tambourissa nicolliae, Tambourissa dorrii, Tambourissa nosybensis, Tambourissa lastelliana, Tambourissa longicarpa, Tambourissa bosseri, Tambourissa mandrarensis, Tambourissa rakotozafyi, Tambourissa kirkii, Tambourissa quadrifida, Tambourissa paradoxa, Tambourissa beanjadensis, Tambourissa alaticarpa, Tambourissa ficus, Tambourissa moeheliensis, Tambourissa manongarivensis,

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,