Kotschya suberifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.24: 38 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175817
Common Names
- Kotschya Suberifera
- Woolly Pod Kotschya
- Woolly Pod
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kotschya suberifera (also called 'Bastard Cedar', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, where it can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in coastal areas. It has a straight trunk and a conical crown, and can reach up to 15 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Kotschya suberifera is used for erosion control, as a source of fodder for livestock, and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kotschya suberifera 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kotschya suberifera 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 suberifera
Kotschya suberifera is native to tropical regions of South America and can be found in parts of Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Kotschya suberifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kotschya suberifera?
Kotschya suberifera
What is the common name of Kotschya suberifera?
No common name
What is the family of Kotschya suberifera?
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
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Kotschya suberifera Verdc.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.