Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
partita
ID:
785218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
iplants

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 16: 110 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784551

Common Names

  • Klattia Partita
  • Parted Klattia
  • Klattia of Parts

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Description

Klattia partita (also called Partita Klattia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America and is found in tropical wet forests. It has ovate-elliptic leaves that are 4-7 cm long and 2-3 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Klattia partita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in parks and gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Klattia partita has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Klattia partita is a small shrub that grows to a height of 3-4 feet. It is native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Klattia partita

Klattia partita is native to the Caribbean region, from Cuba to the Dominican Republic.

Klattia partita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Klattia partita?

Klattia partita

What is the common name of Klattia partita?

Parted Klattia

What is the natural habitat of Klattia partita?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Klattia genus

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

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