Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
elatine
ID:
357942

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Dumort.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Fl. Belg. : 35 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357274



Common Names

  • Kickxia elatine
  • Kickxia
  • Elatine


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Synonyms

  • Elatinoides elatine (L.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Kickxia elatine (also called 'Small-flowered 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 elatine 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 elatine sub. elatine
Kickxia elatine sub. sieberi (Rchb.) Hayek

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kickxia elatine 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 elatine 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 elatine

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

Kickxia elatine FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kickxia elatine?

Kickxia elatine

What is the common name of Kickxia elatine?

Elatinoid Kickxia

What is the natural habitat of Kickxia elatine?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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.
Barthélémy Du Mortier (1797-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dumort.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804092-1: 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].