Kosteletzkya acuminata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
356899
Status:
valid
Authors:
Britten
Source:
ksu
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 18: 91 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356231
Common Names
- Kosteletzkya acuminata
- Kosteletzkya
- Acuminata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Pavonia acuminata Spreng. [unknown]
- Hibiscus acuminatus Cav. [unknown]
Description
Kosteletzkya acuminata (also called Acuminate Kosteletzkya, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It grows in wet meadows, swamps, and along streams, and has a square stem with opposite, ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Kosteletzkya acuminata 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
Kosteletzkya acuminata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kosteletzkya acuminata 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 Kosteletzkya acuminata
Kosteletzkya acuminata is native to the Caribbean and can be found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and mangroves.
Kosteletzkya acuminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kosteletzkya acuminata?
Kosteletzkya acuminata
What is the common name of Kosteletzkya acuminata?
Pointed Sea-lavender
What is the family of Kosteletzkya acuminata?
Malvaceae
Species in the Kosteletzkya genus
Kosteletzkya retrobracteata, Kosteletzkya pentacarpos, Kosteletzkya racemosa, Kosteletzkya ramosa, Kosteletzkya reflexiflora, Kosteletzkya malvocoerulea, Kosteletzkya reclinata, Kosteletzkya grantii, Kosteletzkya macrantha, Kosteletzkya buettneri, Kosteletzkya blanchardii, Kosteletzkya borkouana, Kosteletzkya depressa, Kosteletzkya acuminata, Kosteletzkya adoensis, Kosteletzkya tubiflora, Kosteletzkya wetarensis, Kosteletzkya semota, Kosteletzkya thurberi, Kosteletzkya virginica, Kosteletzkya diplocrater, Kosteletzkya thouarsiana, Kosteletzkya velutina, Kosteletzkya madagascariensis, Kosteletzkya begoniifolia, Kosteletzkya flavicentrum, Kosteletzkya hispidula, Kosteletzkya batacensis, Kosteletzkya rotundalata,
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
James Britten (1846-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britten' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:561054-1: Based on the initial data import