Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Pimenov & Ostr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 105: 154 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260048
Common Names
- Leiotulus kotschyi
- Kotschy's Leiotulus
- Kotschy's Six-Stamens
Description
Leiotulus kotschyi (also called Kotschy's Leiotulus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Iran. It is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family and has a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in grasslands and open areas, usually in sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Leiotulus kotschyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for fodder. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leiotulus kotschyi is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leiotulus kotschyi is a species of evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It is an easy to grow shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slower process.
Where to Find Leiotulus kotschyi
Leiotulus kotschyi can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Leiotulus kotschyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leiotulus kotschyi?
Leiotulus kotschyi
What is the common name of Leiotulus kotschyi?
Kotschy's leiotulus
What is the natural habitat of Leiotulus kotschyi?
Dry forests and woodlands
Species in the Leiotulus genus
Leiotulus alexandrinus,
Leiotulus secacul,
Leiotulus aureus,
Leiotulus nydeggeri,
Leiotulus dasyanthus,
Leiotulus involucratus,
Leiotulus isfahanicus,
Leiotulus kotschyi,
Leiotulus pastinacifolius,
Leiotulus porphyrodiscus,
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,