Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ochreata
ID:
176142

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Taub.) Dewit & P.A.Duvign.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 214 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175471



Common Names

  • Kotschya ochreata
  • Ochre-flowered Kotschya
  • Ochre Kotschya


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Synonyms

  • Smithia ochreata Taub. [valid]

Description

Kotschya ochreata (also called ochre kotschya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Kotschya ochreata is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant vine that is used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a cover crop. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for making rope.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Kotschya ochreata var. ochreata
Kotschya ochreata var. longipetala Hepper

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kotschya ochreata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Kotschya ochreata is a tropical shrub native to the Caribbean. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and given plenty of light and water.

Where to Find Kotschya ochreata

Kotschya ochreata is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Kotschya ochreata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kotschya ochreata?

Kotschya ochreata

What is the common name of Kotschya ochreata?

Ochre Kotschya

What is the natural habitat of Kotschya ochreata?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
Jeanine Dewit (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dewit' in the authors string.