Kotschya imbricata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.26: 73 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175412
Common Names
- Kotschya imbricata
- Imbricated Kotschya
- Kotschya Imbricata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kotschya imbricata (also called Cassia imbricata, 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 imbricata 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 imbricata 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 imbricata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 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 imbricata
Kotschya imbricata is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Kotschya imbricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kotschya imbricata?
Kotschya imbricata
What type of plant is Kotschya imbricata?
A shrub
What is the natural habitat of Kotschya imbricata?
Tropical rainforests
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 imbricata Verdc.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.