Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
pentacarpos
ID:
356820

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Ledeb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 1: 437 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356152



Common Names

  • Kosteletzkya pentacarpos
  • Five-petalled Kosteletzkya
  • Five-petalled Kosteletzkya


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Synonyms

  • Kosteletzkya boscae Sennen [unknown]
  • Kosteletzkya altheifolia (Chapm.) A.Gray ex S.Watson [unknown]
  • Pentagonocarpus zannichellii Parl. [unknown]
  • Pentagonocarpus virginicus Parl. [unknown]
  • Pavonia pentacarpos (L.) Poir. [unknown]
  • Pavonia veneta Spreng. [unknown]
  • Pavonia virginica Spreng. [unknown]
  • Pentagonocarpus pentacarpus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hibiscus boscai Sennen ex Pau [unknown]
  • Hibiscus pentacarpos L. [unknown]
  • Kosteletzkya althaeifolia (Chapm.) A.Gray ex S.Watson [unknown]
  • Kosteletzkya smilacifolia (Chapm.) Chapm. [unknown]
  • Kosteletzkya pentacarpa (L.) Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus virginicus L. [unknown]
  • Kosteletzkya virginica smilacifolia Chapm. [unknown]
  • Kosteletzkya virginica aquilonia Fernald [unknown]
  • Kosteletzkya pentacarpos smilacifolia (Chapm.) S.N.Alexander [unknown]
  • Hibiscus pentacarpos albiflorus Sacc. ex Fiori [unknown]
  • Kosteletzkya pentacarpos albiflora (Sacc. ex Fiori) P.P.Ferrer & O.J.Blanch. [unknown]
  • Kosteletzkya virginica althaeifolia Chapm. [deprecated]

Description

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos (also called Five-petal Kosteletzkya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in late spring. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and along the edges of cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos 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

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos 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 pentacarpos 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 pentacarpos

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

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kosteletzkya pentacarpos?

Kosteletzkya pentacarpos

What is the common name of Kosteletzkya pentacarpos?

Five-petalled Kosteletzkya

What is the natural habitat of Kosteletzkya pentacarpos?

Meadows and grasslands

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-2333604: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.