Kotschya prittwitzii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Verdc.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.24: 45 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175588
Common Names
- Kotschya prittwitzii
- Giant Feather Grass
- Giant Feather
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- Smithia prittwitzii Harms [valid]
Description
Kotschya prittwitzii (also called Prittwitz's Cassia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 6 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in areas with sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Kotschya prittwitzii is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of fodder for livestock, and as an ornamental plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Kotschya prittwitzii var. prittwitziiKotschya prittwitzii var. parviflora Verdc.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kotschya prittwitzii 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 prittwitzii is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist rooting medium.
Where to Find Kotschya prittwitzii
Kotschya prittwitzii is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Kotschya prittwitzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kotschya prittwitzii?
Kotschya prittwitzii
What is the common name of Kotschya prittwitzii?
Prittwitz's Sensitive Plant
What is the natural habitat of Kotschya prittwitzii?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Kotschya prittwitzii (Harms) Verdc.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.