Rotheca kissakensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gürke) Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55: 149 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298148
Common Names
- Rotheca kissakensis
- Kissakensis Rotheca
- Rotheca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Clerodendrum kissakense Gürke [unknown]
- Clerodendrum kissakense rovumense B.Thomas [unknown]
Description
Rotheca kissakensis (also called 'Kissaken Rotheca', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with long, thin branches and small, white flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Rotheca kissakensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as a medicinal herb for treating digestive disorders, skin ailments, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rotheca kissakensis has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Rotheca kissakensis is best done through seed sowing. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. The plants should be placed in a sunny spot and should be watered regularly. Propagation can also be done through cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Rotheca kissakensis
Rotheca kissakensis is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and savannas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Rotheca kissakensis FAQ
What are the optimal conditions for Rotheca kissakensis?
Rotheca kissakensis prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
What is the growth rate of Rotheca kissakensis?
Rotheca kissakensis is a slow-growing plant.
What is the lifespan of Rotheca kissakensis?
Rotheca kissakensis has an average lifespan of 10-15 years.
Species in the Rotheca genus
Rotheca alata, Rotheca amplifolia, Rotheca aurantiaca, Rotheca bukobensis, Rotheca calundensis, Rotheca commiphoroides, Rotheca cyanea, Rotheca farinosa, Rotheca hirsuta, Rotheca incisa, Rotheca kissakensis, Rotheca luembensis, Rotheca makanjana, Rotheca mendesii, Rotheca myricoides, Rotheca prittwitzii, Rotheca quadrangulata, Rotheca reflexa, Rotheca rupicola, Rotheca sansibarensis, Rotheca serrata, Rotheca suffruticosa, Rotheca taborensis, Rotheca tanneri, Rotheca teaguei, Rotheca verdcourtii, Rotheca violacea, Rotheca wildii, Rotheca caerulea, Rotheca cuneiformis, Rotheca louwalbertsii, Rotheca pilosa, Rotheca nudiflora, Rotheca mirabilis, Rotheca microphylla, Rotheca macrostachya,
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-179960: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.