Kotschya eurycalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Dewit & P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 214 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175359
Common Names
- Kotschya Eurycalyx
- Kotschya's Eurycalyx
- Kotschya's Sicklepod
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- Smithia eurycalyx Harms [valid]
Description
Kotschya eurycalyx (also called Eurycalyx kotschyi, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a spreading crown and grows to a height of up to 5 m. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers with five petals. It is found in tropical forests, open woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Kotschya eurycalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and laxative properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Kotschya eurycalyx sub. eurycalyxKotschya eurycalyx sub. venulosa Verdc.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kotschya eurycalyx 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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Kotschya eurycalyx 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 eurycalyx
Kotschya eurycalyx is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, from Brazil to Argentina.
Kotschya eurycalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kotschya eurycalyx?
Kotschya eurycalyx
What is the growth rate of Kotschya eurycalyx?
Kotschya eurycalyx has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the ideal soil type for Kotschya eurycalyx?
Kotschya eurycalyx 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.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' 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 eurycalyx (Harms) Dewit & P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.