Kotschya schweinfurthii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Taub.) Dewit & P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 209 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175705
Common Names
- Kotschy's Tree
- Kotschy's Acacia
- Kotschy's Wattle
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- Smithia schweinfurthii Taub. [valid]
Description
Kotschya schweinfurthii (also called Schweinfurth's Kotschya, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a prostrate habit. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Kotschya schweinfurthii is used for its wood, which is hard and durable, and is used for making furniture, tools, and musical instruments. The bark is used to make rope and paper. The leaves are used to make a tea that is used to treat fever and headaches. The flowers are used to make a tea that is used to treat stomach aches and the fruit is used to make a tea that is used to treat colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kotschya schweinfurthii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped pod with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kotschya schweinfurthii is a fast-growing, annual plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist until the seedlings have emerged. Once the seedlings are established, they should be thinned to allow for adequate space between plants. Fertilizer should be applied to the soil to ensure that the plants have adequate nutrients for growth.
Where to Find Kotschya schweinfurthii
Kotschya schweinfurthii can be found in tropical Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.
Kotschya schweinfurthii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kotschya schweinfurthii?
Kotschya schweinfurthii
What are the common names of Kotschya schweinfurthii?
Schweinfurth's Kotschya, Schweinfurth's Kotschya
What is the native range of Kotschya schweinfurthii?
Native to India, Pakistan, and Kashmir
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
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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Kotschya schweinfurthii (Taub.) Dewit & P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.