Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
356885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 1: 817 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356217



Common Names

  • Kitaibela balansae
  • Kitaibela
  • Balansae


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Description

Kitaibela balansae (also called Balansa's Kitaibela, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Asia. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, and has a conical shape with ovate leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Kitaibela balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for deer, elk, and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kitaibela balansae has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kitaibela balansae is a low-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 foot in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 6-9. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings taken in the spring or summer months.

Where to Find Kitaibela balansae

Kitaibela balansae is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba and the Bahamas south to Trinidad and Tobago.

Kitaibela balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kitaibela balansae?

Kitaibela balansae

What is the common name of Kitaibela balansae?

Balansa's Kitaibela

What is the natural habitat of Kitaibela balansae?

Native to the Mediterranean region

Species in the Kitaibela genus

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,