Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
strobilantha
ID:
176467

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Welw. ex Baker) Dewit & P.A.Duvign.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 213 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175796



Common Names

  • Kotschya Strobilantha
  • Kotschya
  • Strobilantha


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Synonyms

  • Smithia strobilantha Welw. ex Baker [valid]
  • Damapana strobilantha (Welw. ex Baker) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Kotschya strobilantha (also called Kotschya Pinecone, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry areas, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Kotschya strobilantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Kotschya strobilantha var. strobilantha
Kotschya strobilantha var. kundelunguensis Dewit & P.A.Duvign.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kotschya strobilantha has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kotschya strobilantha is a shrub that is native to South Africa. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is drought tolerant. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in summer or autumn.

Where to Find Kotschya strobilantha

Kotschya strobilantha is found in tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.

Kotschya strobilantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kotschya strobilantha?

Kotschya strobilantha

What is the common name of Kotschya strobilantha?

Cone Kotschya

What is the natural habitat of Kotschya strobilantha?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Jeanine Dewit (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dewit' in the authors string.