Kotschya goetzei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Verdc.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.24: 25 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175398
Common Names
- Goetze's Kotschya
- Kotschya
- Goetze's Cassia
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- Smithia goetzei Harms [valid]
Description
Kotschya goetzei (also called Cassia goetzei, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and pinnate leaves. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides, pastures, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Kotschya goetzei is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Kotschya goetzei are yellow, with five petals and a short, curved style. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kotschya goetzei is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Kotschya goetzei
Kotschya goetzei can be found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.
Kotschya goetzei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kotschya goetzei?
Kotschya goetzei
What is the common name of Kotschya goetzei?
Goetze's Senna
Where is Kotschya goetzei native to?
Kotschya goetzei is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
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.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Kotschya goetzei (Harms) Verdc.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.