Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
adoensis
ID:
356901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 192 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356233



Common Names

  • Kosteletzkya adoensis
  • Adoens Kosteletzkya
  • Kosteletzkya


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Synonyms

  • Pentagonocarpus bakerianus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pentagonocarpus adoensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Polychlaena adoensis Garcke [unknown]
  • Hibiscus katangensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus terniflorus Garcke [unknown]

Description

Kosteletzkya adoensis (also called 'Sea-lavender', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thick, woody stem and small, white flowers. It is found in coastal areas, salt marshes, and other areas with salty soils.

Uses & Benefits

Kosteletzkya adoensis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Kosteletzkya adoensis for. repens Hauman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kosteletzkya adoensis 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

Kosteletzkya adoensis 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 adoensis

Kosteletzkya adoensis is native to the Caribbean and can be found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and mangroves.

Kosteletzkya adoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kosteletzkya adoensis?

Kosteletzkya adoensis

What is the common name of Kosteletzkya adoensis?

Ado Sea-lavender

What is the family of Kosteletzkya adoensis?

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