Kotschya speciosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hutch.) Hepper
Source:
ildis
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.11: 124 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175726
Common Names
- Kotschya
- Kotschya Speciosa
- Kotschya Tree
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- Smithia speciosa Hutch. [valid]
Description
Kotschya speciosa (also called Showy 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 speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and stomach issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kotschya speciosa has bright yellow flowers that are clustered in axillary racemes. The seeds are small, flat, and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Kotschya speciosa 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 speciosa
Kotschya speciosa can be found in tropical Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon.
Kotschya speciosa FAQ
What is the common name of Kotschya speciosa?
Showy Kotschya
What is the scientific name of Kotschya speciosa?
Kotschya speciosa
What is the natural habitat of Kotschya speciosa?
It is native to tropical regions of the Americas
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
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Frank Nigel Hepper (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hepper' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Kotschya speciosa (Hutch.) Hepper: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.