Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
1078101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 20: 46 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077439



Common Names

  • Kosteletzkya madagascariensis
  • Madagascariensis Kosteletzkya
  • Giant Hibiscus


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Description

Kosteletzkya madagascariensis (also called False Mallow, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a sprawling habit and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape and have a toothed margin. It grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Kosteletzkya madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kosteletzkya madagascariensis is white with a yellow center, and its seed is a small, dark brown capsule. The seedlings have a single stem with a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kosteletzkya madagascariensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Kosteletzkya madagascariensis

Kosteletzkya madagascariensis is native to Madagascar and is found in the eastern and western regions of the island.

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,

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