Kotschya parvifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burtt Davy) Verdc.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.24: 39 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175522
Common Names
- Small-Leaved Kotschya
- Kotschya
- Small-Leaved Cassia
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- Smithia parvifolia Burtt Davy [valid]
Description
Kotschya parvifolia (also called small-leaf kotschya, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America, found in the Cerrado and Caatinga vegetation of Brazil. It typically grows in sandy soils and can reach heights of up to 2 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Kotschya parvifolia is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of fodder for livestock, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kotschya parvifolia is a small, yellow-green flower with a short corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kotschya parvifolia 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 parvifolia
Kotschya parvifolia is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It can be found in moist, lowland forests and savannas.
Kotschya parvifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kotschya parvifolia?
Kotschya parvifolia
What is the common name of Kotschya parvifolia?
Small-leaved Kotschya
What is the family of Kotschya parvifolia?
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
Joseph Burtt Davy (1870-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burtt Davy' in the authors string.
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Kotschya parvifolia (Burtt Davy) Verdc.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.