Kedrostis africana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
1301747
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 643 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301085
Common Names
- Kedrostis Africana
- African Kedrostis
- Africana Kedrostis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kedrostis africana (also called African Kedrostis, among many other common names) is an annual herb of the Cucurbitaceae family native to the Caribbean islands. It has small, green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Kedrostis africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kedrostis africana is yellow and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kedrostis africana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Kedrostis africana
Kedrostis africana is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in moist, shady areas.
Kedrostis africana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kedrostis africana?
Kedrostis africana
What type of plant is Kedrostis africana?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae.
Where is Kedrostis africana found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.
Species in the Kedrostis genus
Kedrostis leloja, Kedrostis hirta, Kedrostis foetidissima, Kedrostis psammophila, Kedrostis abdallai, Kedrostis monosperma, Kedrostis courtallensis, Kedrostis dissecta, Kedrostis cogniauxii, Kedrostis lanuginosa, Kedrostis elongata, Kedrostis laxa, Kedrostis perrieri, Kedrostis africana, Kedrostis punctulata, Kedrostis capensis, Kedrostis crassirostrata, Kedrostis limpompensis, Kedrostis nana, Kedrostis pseudogijef, Kedrostis gijef, Kedrostis heterophylla,
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-9200886: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.