Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
retrobracteata
ID:
356818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N., Hors Sér. 2: 157 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356150



Common Names

  • Kosteletzkya retrobracteata
  • Retro-bracted Kosteletzkya
  • Retro-bracted Kosteletzkya


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Description

Kosteletzkya retrobracteata (also called Retrobract 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 retrobracteata 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 retrobracteata has small, white flowers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, rounded shrubs with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kosteletzkya retrobracteata 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 retrobracteata

Kosteletzkya retrobracteata can be found in dry, sunny grasslands, meadows, and roadsides in Europe and western Asia.

Kosteletzkya retrobracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kosteletzkya retrobracteata?

Kosteletzkya retrobracteata

What is the common name of Kosteletzkya retrobracteata?

Retro-bracted Kosteletzkya

What is the natural habitat of Kosteletzkya retrobracteata?

Meadows and grasslands

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