Kotschya longiloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.24: 32 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175422
Common Names
- Kotschya longiloba
- Longiloba Kotschya
- Longiloba Bean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kotschya longiloba (also called Cassia longiloba, 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 longiloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kotschya longiloba has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kotschya longiloba is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate drought and salt. It is best grown in full sun and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Kotschya longiloba
Kotschya longiloba is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Kotschya longiloba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kotschya longiloba?
Kotschya longiloba
What type of plant is Kotschya longiloba?
A shrub
What is the natural habitat of Kotschya longiloba?
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 longiloba Verdc.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.