Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
hispidula
ID:
1247272

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garcke

Source:
tro

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 1: 223 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246610



Common Names

  • Kosteletzkya Hispidula
  • Hairy Kosteletzkya
  • Hairy Sea Lavender


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Description

Kosteletzkya hispidula (also called Hispidula Kosteletzkya, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are ovate and serrated and its flowers are pink with a yellow center. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in dry and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Kosteletzkya hispidula is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kosteletzkya hispidula has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender, curved style. Its seeds are small, black and round, and its seedlings have two cotyledons and a long, thin hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kosteletzkya hispidula is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Kosteletzkya hispidula

Kosteletzkya hispidula is native to the Caribbean.

Kosteletzkya hispidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kosteletzkya hispidula?

Kosteletzkya hispidula

What is the common name of Kosteletzkya hispidula?

Hispid Kosteletzkya

What is the natural habitat of Kosteletzkya hispidula?

Kosteletzkya hispidula is native to Mexico, where it is found in dry forests and scrublands.

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