Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
reflexiflora
ID:
356825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Candollea 2: 138 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356157



Common Names

  • Kosteletzkya reflexiflora
  • Reflexed-flowered Kosteletzkya
  • Reflexed-flowered Kosteletzkya


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Description

Kosteletzkya reflexiflora (also called Reflexiflora 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 reflexiflora 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 reflexiflora 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 reflexiflora 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 reflexiflora

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

Kosteletzkya reflexiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kosteletzkya reflexiflora?

Kosteletzkya reflexiflora

What is the common name of Kosteletzkya reflexiflora?

Reflexed Kosteletzkya

What is the natural habitat of Kosteletzkya reflexiflora?

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,