Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Genus:
Species:
pedunculata
ID:
676713

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Conran & Clifford

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 45: 491 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676045



Common Names

  • Pedunculata Kuntheria
  • Pedunculata False Foxglove
  • Pedunculata Wild Foxglove


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Description

Kuntheria pedunculata (also called Pedunculate Kuntheria, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a dense, rounded crown and a short trunk, and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, leathery, and glossy green. It is found in dry deciduous forests, open woodlands, and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Kuntheria pedunculata is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright and vibrant colours. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kuntheria pedunculata is a small, yellow-green flower with a central yellow disc. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kuntheria pedunculata is an evergreen perennial that grows in clumps and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Kuntheria pedunculata

Kuntheria pedunculata can be found in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

Kuntheria pedunculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kuntheria pedunculata?

Kuntheria pedunculata

What is the common name of Kuntheria pedunculata?

Pedunculate Kuntheria

What is the hardiness zone of Kuntheria pedunculata?

9-11

Species in the Kuntheria genus

Species in the Colchicaceae family

Baeometra uniflora, Baeometra uniflora, Burchardia bairdiae, Burchardia congesta, Burchardia monantha, Burchardia multiflora, Burchardia rosea, Burchardia umbellata, Camptorrhiza indica, Camptorrhiza strumosa, Colchicum alpinum, Colchicum antilibanoticum, Colchicum arenarium, Colchicum arenasii, Colchicum asteranthum, Colchicum atticum, Colchicum autumnale, Colchicum balansae, Colchicum baytopiorum, Colchicum bivonae, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum bulbocodium, Colchicum burttii, Colchicum chalcedonicum, Colchicum chimonanthum, Colchicum cilicicum, Colchicum confusum, Colchicum corsicum, Colchicum cretense, Colchicum crocifolium, Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum davisii, Colchicum decaisnei, Colchicum doerfleri, Colchicum dolichantherum, Colchicum eichleri, Colchicum euboeum, Colchicum fasciculare, Colchicum feinbruniae, Colchicum filifolium, Colchicum freynii, Colchicum gonarei, Colchicum graecum, Colchicum haynaldii, Colchicum heldreichii, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, Colchicum hirsutum, Colchicum hungaricum, Colchicum imperatoris-friderici, Colchicum inundatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-279745: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
John Godfrey Conran (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conran' in the authors string.
Harold Trevor Clifford (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clifford' in the authors string.