Kosteletzkya ramosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosa
ID:
356823
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fryxell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 37: 294 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356155
Common Names
- Kosteletzkya ramosa
- Branched Kosteletzkya
- Branched Kosteletzkya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kosteletzkya ramosa (also called Branched 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 ramosa 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 ramosa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kosteletzkya ramosa is a perennial plant that grows in moist soils and 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 ramosa
Kosteletzkya ramosa can be found in moist, acidic soils in the northeastern United States.
Kosteletzkya ramosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kosteletzkya ramosa?
Kosteletzkya ramosa
What is the common name of Kosteletzkya ramosa?
Branched Kosteletzkya
What is the natural habitat of Kosteletzkya ramosa?
Meadows and grasslands
Species in the Kosteletzkya genus
Kosteletzkya retrobracteata, Kosteletzkya pentacarpos, Kosteletzkya racemosa, Kosteletzkya ramosa, Kosteletzkya reflexiflora, Kosteletzkya malvocoerulea, Kosteletzkya reclinata, Kosteletzkya grantii, Kosteletzkya macrantha, Kosteletzkya buettneri, Kosteletzkya blanchardii, Kosteletzkya borkouana, Kosteletzkya depressa, Kosteletzkya acuminata, Kosteletzkya adoensis, Kosteletzkya tubiflora, Kosteletzkya wetarensis, Kosteletzkya semota, Kosteletzkya thurberi, Kosteletzkya virginica, Kosteletzkya diplocrater, Kosteletzkya thouarsiana, Kosteletzkya velutina, Kosteletzkya madagascariensis, Kosteletzkya begoniifolia, Kosteletzkya flavicentrum, Kosteletzkya hispidula, Kosteletzkya batacensis, Kosteletzkya rotundalata,
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2333607: Based on the initial data import
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.