Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
kotschyi
ID:
578154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 7: 31 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000577486



Common Names

  • Caccinia kotschyi
  • Kotschyi Caccinia
  • Kotschy's Caccinia


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Description

Caccinia kotschyi (also called Caccinia kotschyi, among many other common names) is a plant species in the genus Caccinia. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall, with yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in dry, open areas, such as scrubland and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Caccinia kotschyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caccinia kotschyi has small, white flowers with a pleasant scent. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf emerging from the soil.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caccinia kotschyi is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that requires warm temperatures and high humidity. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a sterile medium.

Where to Find Caccinia kotschyi

Caccinia kotschyi is native to South America and can be found in wet, open areas.

Caccinia kotschyi FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Caccinia kotschyi?

Caccinia kotschyi is native to South America.

What type of climate does Caccinia kotschyi prefer?

Caccinia kotschyi prefers a warm, humid climate.

How much light does Caccinia kotschyi need?

Caccinia kotschyi needs bright, indirect light.

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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