Kotschya lutea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Portères) Hepper
Source:
ildis
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.11: 126 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175431
Common Names
- Kotschya lutea
- Yellow Kotschya
- Yellow-flowered Kotschya
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- Smithia lutea Portères [valid]
Description
Kotschya lutea (also called Cassia lutea, 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 lutea 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 lutea has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
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Kotschya lutea 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 lutea
Kotschya lutea is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil and can be found in the states of Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.
Kotschya lutea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kotschya lutea?
Kotschya lutea
What type of plant is Kotschya lutea?
A shrub
What is the natural habitat of Kotschya lutea?
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
Frank Nigel Hepper (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hepper' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Kotschya lutea (Portères) Hepper: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.