Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
leloja
ID:
358023

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forsk. ex J.F.Gmel.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 15: 354 (1961 publ. 1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357355



Common Names

  • Kedrostis leloja
  • Leloja Kedrostis
  • Leloja's Kedrostis


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Synonyms

  • Kedrostis ledermannii Cogn. [unknown]
  • Kedrostis cufodontii Chiov. [unknown]
  • Kedrostis eminens Dinter & Gilg ex Cogn. [unknown]
  • Kedrostis gilgiana Cogn. [unknown]
  • Kedrostis rigidiuscula Cogn. [unknown]
  • Kedrostis rautanenii Cogn. [unknown]
  • Rhynchocarpa hirtella Naudin [unknown]
  • Turia leloja Forssk. [unknown]
  • Toxanthera kwebensis N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Toxanthera lugardiae N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Toxanthera natalensis Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cyrtonema hirtellum Hochst. ex Naudin [unknown]
  • Kedrostis hirtella (Naudin) Cogn. [unknown]
  • Kedrostis natalensis (Hook.f.) A.Meeuse [unknown]

Description

Kedrostis leloja (also called Leloja Kedrostis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has small, white flowers and hairy stems and leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Kedrostis leloja is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kedrostis leloja has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single seed in each fruit. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and green, with two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kedrostis leloja is an annual herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will need regular watering in hot, dry weather. It is best grown in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Kedrostis leloja

Kedrostis leloja is native to tropical Africa and Asia.

Kedrostis leloja FAQ

What is the common name of Kedrostis leloja?

Leloja

What is the scientific name of Leloja?

Kedrostis leloja

What is the native range of Kedrostis leloja?

Tropical Africa

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 kew-2335525: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Gmel.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.