Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
buettneri
ID:
356880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke ex Büttner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 31: 92 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356212



Common Names

  • Kosteletzkya buettneri
  • Kosteletzkya
  • Buettneri


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Synonyms

  • Hibiscus liebrechtsianus De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]

Description

Kosteletzkya buettneri (also called Buettner's 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 buettneri 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

The flower of Kosteletzkya buettneri is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kosteletzkya buettneri 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 Kosteletzkya buettneri

Kosteletzkya buettneri is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba and the Bahamas south to Trinidad and Tobago.

Kosteletzkya buettneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kosteletzkya buettneri?

Kosteletzkya buettneri

What is the common name of Kosteletzkya buettneri?

Buettner's Sea-lavender

What is the natural habitat of Kosteletzkya buettneri?

Salt marshes, dunes, and sandy beaches

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2333688: Based on the initial data import
Richard Büttner (1858-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Büttner' in the authors string.
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.