Kotschya coalescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dewit & P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 213 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175349
Common Names
- Coalescent Kotschya
- Coalescent Kotschy
- Coalescent Kotschy's
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kotschya coalescens (also called 'Coalescent Kotschya' or 'Coalescent Cassia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina, and is found in dry forests, scrub, and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Kotschya coalescens is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kotschya coalescens has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings are green and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kotschya coalescens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny position. Keep the soil moist and provide some shade until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Kotschya coalescens
Kotschya coalescens is native to South America and can be found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Kotschya coalescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kotschya coalescens?
Kotschya coalescens
What is the growth rate of Kotschya coalescens?
Kotschya coalescens has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the ideal soil type for Kotschya coalescens?
Kotschya coalescens prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.
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
Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
Jeanine Dewit (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dewit' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Kotschya coalescens Dewit & P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.