Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
confinis
ID:
357958

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lacroix) Soó

Source:
ksu

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 13: 303 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357290



Common Names

  • Kickxia confinis
  • Confined Kickxia
  • Narrow-leaved Kickxia


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Description

Kickxia confinis (also called 'Confined Chinese Knotweed', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Kickxia confinis is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is a great source of nectar for pollinators. It can also be used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kickxia confinis has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The flowers are followed by round, papery seed capsules that turn from green to a golden brown color when ripe. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a long taproot and a pair of opposite, compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kickxia confinis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Kickxia confinis

Kickxia confinis is found in the Middle East, from Syria to Saudi Arabia.

Kickxia confinis FAQ

What are the common names of Kickxia confinis?

Common names of Kickxia confinis include Afghan Daisy and Afghan Daisy Plant.

What is the origin of Kickxia confinis?

Kickxia confinis is native to Afghanistan.

What is the growth habit of Kickxia confinis?

Kickxia confinis is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 12 inches tall.

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

Károly Rezső Soó (1903-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soó' in the authors string.
Louis-Sosthène Veyron de Lacroix (1818-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lacroix' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804088-1: 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].