Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
221301

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hutch. & Corbishley) R.Fern.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Garcia de Orta, Sér. Bot. 7: 43 (1985 publ. 1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220630

Common Names

  • Karomia Speciosa
  • Speciosa
  • Karomia

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Synonyms

  • Karomia speciosa alba (Moldenke) R.Fern. [unknown]
  • Karomia speciosa flava (Moldenke) R.Fern. [unknown]
  • Holmskioldia speciosa Hutch. & Corbishley [unknown]
  • Holmskioldia tettensis alba Moldenke [unknown]
  • Holmskioldia tettensis flava Moldenke [unknown]

Description

Karomia speciosa (also called Showy Karomia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Africa and grows in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Karomia speciosa is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its ability to attract birds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Karomia speciosa has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small with a single pair of cotyledons and a few short hairs on the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Karomia speciosa is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Karomia speciosa

Karomia speciosa is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrubland.

Karomia speciosa FAQ

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Asteraceae

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Speciosa Karomia

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-105592: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Rosette Batarda Fernandes (1916-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Fern.' in the authors string.
Amy Gertrude Corbishley (d.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corbishley' in the authors string.