Khadia beswickii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) N.E.Br.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
in Gard. Chron., ser. 3, 89: 279. 1931.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293256
Common Names
- Khadia beswickii
- Beswickii Khadia
- Khadia Beswickii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Khadia beswickii (also called Beswick's False-Foxglove, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the southeastern United States. It has a low-growing habit and produces white flowers. It is found in moist woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Khadia beswickii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Khadia beswickii is a small, pink, bell-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Khadia beswickii is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings. Take a cutting from the stem tip, remove the leaves from the bottom half of the stem, and allow it to dry for a few days. Then, plant the cutting in a potting mix of equal parts sand and potting soil. Water it lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny location. It should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Khadia beswickii
Khadia beswickii is native to South Africa. It is found in dry grassland, on rocky slopes, and in disturbed areas.
Species in the Khadia genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
Caryophyllales.org record for Khadia beswickii (L.Bolus) N.E.Br.: Placement is base on the the 22 Nov 2022 import.