Kotschya oubanguiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tisser.) Verdc.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.24: 52 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175502
Common Names
- Oubangui Kotschya
- Kotschya Bush
- Kotschya Tree
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- Smithia oubanguiensis Tisser. [valid]
Description
Kotschya oubanguiensis (also called Oubangui Kotschya, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is found in dry, open woods, thickets, and roadsides. It has trifoliate leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Kotschya oubanguiensis 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 oubanguiensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kotschya oubanguiensis is a shrub native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Kotschya oubanguiensis
Kotschya oubanguiensis is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.
Kotschya oubanguiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kotschya oubanguiensis?
Kotschya oubanguiensis
What is the common name of Kotschya oubanguiensis?
Oubangui Kotschya
What is the family of Kotschya oubanguiensis?
Fabaceae
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.
Charles Tisserant (1886-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tisser.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Kotschya oubanguiensis (Tisser.) Verdc.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.