Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
reclinata
ID:
356831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fryxell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 37: 294 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356163



Common Names

  • Kosteletzkya reclinata
  • Reclining Kosteletzkya
  • Reclining Kosteletzkya


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Description

Kosteletzkya reclinata (also called Reclinata 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 reclinata 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 reclinata 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 reclinata 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 reclinata

Kosteletzkya reclinata can be found in moist, acidic soils in the southeastern United States.

Kosteletzkya reclinata FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Kosteletzkya reclinata?

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

What is the growth rate of Kosteletzkya reclinata?

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

What is the best climate for Kosteletzkya reclinata?

Kosteletzkya reclinata prefers full sun and a temperate climate.

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-2333617: Based on the initial data import
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.