Klattia stokoei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guthrie
Source:
iplants
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 3: 75 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784550
Common Names
- Klattia Stokoei
- Stokoe's Klattia
- Klattia of Stokoe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Klattia stokoei (also called Stokoe's 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 5-10 cm long and 2-4 cm wide.
Uses & Benefits
Klattia stokoei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in parks and gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Klattia stokoei 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Klattia stokoei 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 stokoei
Klattia stokoei is native to the Caribbean region, from Cuba to the Dominican Republic.
Klattia stokoei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Klattia stokoei?
Klattia stokoei
What is the common name of Klattia stokoei?
Stokoe's Klattia
What is the natural habitat of Klattia stokoei?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-323073: Based on the initial data import
Francis Guthrie (1831-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guthrie' in the authors string.