Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
356895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lewton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Misc. Collect. 60(5): 4 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356227



Common Names

  • Kokia lanceolata
  • Kokia
  • Lanceolata


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Description

Kokia lanceolata (also called Lance-leaved Kokia, 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

Kokia lanceolata 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

Kokia lanceolata 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

Kokia lanceolata is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be grown in an acidic soil.

Where to Find Kokia lanceolata

Kokia lanceolata is native to the Hawaiian Islands.

Kokia lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kokia lanceolata?

Kokia lanceolata

What is the common name of Kokia lanceolata?

Lance-leaved Kokia

What is the family of Kokia lanceolata?

Malvaceae

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,

References