Kotschya bullockii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.24: 36 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175287
Common Names
- Kotschya Bullockii
- Bullockii Kotschya
- Bullockii's Kotschya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kotschya bullockii (also called Bullock's Kotschya, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Africa. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Kotschya bullockii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kotschya bullockii is a yellow-orange, 5-petaled bloom with a white center. The seed is a flat, brown, oval-shaped pod with a single row of seeds inside. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a yellow-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kotschya bullockii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and wide. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Kotschya bullockii
Kotschya bullockii is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.
Kotschya bullockii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kotschya bullockii?
Kotschya bullockii
What is the common name of Kotschya bullockii?
Bullock's kotschya
What is the natural habitat of Kotschya bullockii?
Dry, rocky soils in the tropics and subtropics
Species in the Kotschya genus
Kotschya aeschynomenoides, Kotschya africana, Kotschya bullockii, Kotschya capitulifera, Kotschya carsonii, Kotschya coalescens, Kotschya eurycalyx, Kotschya goetzei, Kotschya imbricata, Kotschya longiloba, Kotschya lutea, Kotschya micrantha, Kotschya ochreata, Kotschya oubanguiensis, Kotschya parvifolia, Kotschya platyphylla, Kotschya princeana, Kotschya prittwitzii, Kotschya recurvifolia, Kotschya scaberrima, Kotschya schweinfurthii, Kotschya speciosa, Kotschya stolonifera, Kotschya strigosa, Kotschya strobilantha, Kotschya suberifera, Kotschya thymodora, Kotschya uguenensis, Kotschya uniflora, Kotschya perrieri,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Kotschya bullockii Verdc.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.