Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stepposa
ID:
1409316

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Y.H.Huang) Pimenov

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 20(2): 167. 2017

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421781



Common Names

  • Kitagawia stepposa
  • Steppe Kitagawia
  • Steppe


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Description

Kitagawia stepposa (also called 'Mountain Rock Rose', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, well-drained soils in mountain and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Kitagawia stepposa has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kitagawia stepposa is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kitagawia stepposa is a shrub native to East Asia. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination can take up to two months.

Where to Find Kitagawia stepposa

Kitagawia stepposa is native to the eastern United States and Canada. It is found in dry, open areas, such as sagebrush steppes and grasslands.

Kitagawia stepposa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kitagawia stepposa?

Kitagawia stepposa

What is the common name of Kitagawia stepposa?

Steppe Kitagawia

What is the natural habitat of Kitagawia stepposa?

Dry steppes and grasslands

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
Yun Huei Huang (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Huang' in the authors string.