Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
aegyptiaca
ID:
357931

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Nábělek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Spisy Přír. Fak. Masarykovy Univ. 70: 31 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357263



Common Names

  • Kickxia aegyptiaca
  • Aegyptiaca Kickxia
  • Kickxia


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Synonyms

  • Elatinoides aegyptiaca (L.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Kickxia aegyptiaca (also called 'Egyptian Kickxia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the Middle East. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open areas and rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Kickxia aegyptiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Kickxia aegyptiaca sub. fruticosa (Desf.) Wickens
Kickxia aegyptiaca sub. battandieri (Maire) Wickens
Kickxia aegyptiaca sub. tibestica Wickens
Kickxia aegyptiaca sub. virgata Wickens
Kickxia aegyptiaca sub. aegyptiaca
Kickxia aegyptiaca sub. palaestina (Bornm.) Wickens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kickxia aegyptiaca is yellow in colour and has five petals. The seeds are small, round and black in colour. The seedlings have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kickxia aegyptiaca is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Kickxia aegyptiaca

Kickxia aegyptiaca is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to the Middle East.

Kickxia aegyptiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kickxia aegyptiaca?

Kickxia aegyptiaca

What is the common name of Kickxia aegyptiaca?

Egyptian Kickxia

What is the natural habitat of Kickxia aegyptiaca?

It is native to Egypt and the Middle East

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
František Nábělek (1884-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nábelek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804076-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].