Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
melanoptera
ID:
1295604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada , prepr. 6: 417 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294942

Common Names

  • Kochia
  • Black-Winged Kochia
  • Kochia Melanoptera

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Description

Kochia melanoptera (also called Black-winged Kochia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a thick, fleshy stem and its leaves are narrow and linear. Native to Central Asia, it is found in dry habitats such as steppes, deserts and saline soils.

Uses & Benefits

Kochia melanoptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kochia melanoptera is small and yellow, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kochia melanoptera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy soil. Water regularly and keep in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Kochia melanoptera

Kochia melanoptera is found in the deserts of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

Kochia melanoptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kochia melanoptera?

Kochia melanoptera

What is the common name of Kochia melanoptera?

Black-winged Kochia

What is the family of Kochia melanoptera?

Amaranthaceae

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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