Kosteletzkya semota - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
semota
ID:
510354
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.J.Blanch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 6 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509686
Common Names
- Kosteletzkya semota
- Semota Kosteletzkya
- Semota Kosteletzkya Plant
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- Kosteletzkya stellata Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
Description
Kosteletzkya semota (also called Semota Kosteletzkya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and produces small, star-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Kosteletzkya semota is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kosteletzkya semota has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kosteletzkya semota can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Kosteletzkya semota
Kosteletzkya semota is found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Kosteletzkya semota FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kosteletzkya semota?
Kosteletzkya semota
What is the natural habitat of Kosteletzkya semota?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
What is the growth rate of Kosteletzkya semota?
It grows slowly, reaching a height of up to 6 feet
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,
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-2607664: Based on the initial data import
Orland J. Blanchard: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.J.Blanch.' in the authors string.