Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
grantii
ID:
356832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garcke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 43: 53 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356164



Common Names

  • Kosteletzkya grantii
  • Grant's Kosteletzkya
  • Grant's Kosteletzkya


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Synonyms

  • Kosteletzkya chevalieri Hochr. [unknown]
  • Kosteletzkya adenosiphon (Ulbr.) Cufod. [unknown]
  • Pentagonocarpus grantii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hibiscus adenosiphon Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus grantii Mast. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus vilhenae Cavaco [unknown]

Description

Kosteletzkya grantii (also called Grant's Kosteletzkya, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Kosteletzkya grantii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kosteletzkya grantii 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 grantii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Kosteletzkya grantii

Kosteletzkya grantii can be found in moist, acidic soils in the northeastern United States.

Kosteletzkya grantii FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Kosteletzkya grantii?

Kosteletzkya grantii prefers well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.

What is the growth rate of Kosteletzkya grantii?

Kosteletzkya grantii grows at a moderate rate of about 12 inches per year.

What is the best climate for Kosteletzkya grantii?

Kosteletzkya grantii prefers full sun and a temperate climate.

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