Kotschya thymodora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker f.) Wild
Source:
ildis
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Kirkia4: 159 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175837
Common Names
- Thyme-leaved Kotschya
- Thyme-leaved Kotschy's-cress
- Thyme-leaved Kotschy's-mustard
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- Smithia thymodora Baker f. [valid]
Description
Kotschya thymodora (also called Thymodora Kotschya, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and a slender, erect stem. It is native to South America and is found in open areas, along roadsides and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Kotschya thymodora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder plant for livestock, and its leaves and stems can be used as a green manure.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Kotschya thymodora sub. thymodoraKotschya thymodora sub. septentrionalis Verdc.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Kotschya thymodora flower is a small, white, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small, black, and round. Its seedlings are small, green, and have multiple stems.
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Kotschya thymodora is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil in a warm, sunny spot. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Kotschya thymodora
Kotschya thymodora can be found in Europe and North Africa.
Kotschya thymodora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kotschya thymodora?
Kotschya thymodora
What is the common name of Kotschya thymodora?
No common name
What is the family of Kotschya thymodora?
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
Hiram Wild (1917-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wild' in the authors string.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Kotschya thymodora (Baker f.) Wild: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.