Kickxia pseudoscoparia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudoscoparia
ID:
357750
Status:
valid
Authors:
V.W.Sm. & D.A.Sutton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Rev. Antirrh. : 231 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357082
Common Names
- Kickxia pseudoscoparia
- Pseudoscoparia Kickxia
- Kickxia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kickxia pseudoscoparia (also called False-scoparia Kickxia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Plantaginaceae. It is an annual herb up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in grasslands, at elevations of up to 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Kickxia pseudoscoparia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kickxia pseudoscoparia has small, white flowers that are clustered together in groups of three. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kickxia pseudoscoparia is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 20 meters in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Kickxia pseudoscoparia
Kickxia pseudoscoparia is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and Morocco.
Kickxia pseudoscoparia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kickxia pseudoscoparia?
Kickxia pseudoscoparia
What is the common name of Kickxia pseudoscoparia?
Pseudoscoparian kickxia
Where is Kickxia pseudoscoparia found?
Kickxia pseudoscoparia is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Kickxia genus
Kickxia petiolata, Kickxia papillosa, Kickxia saccata, Kickxia pseudoscoparia, Kickxia pendula, Kickxia hartlii, Kickxia membranacea, Kickxia lanigera, Kickxia sabarum, Kickxia scalarum, Kickxia spiniflora, Kickxia spuria, Kickxia aegyptiaca, Kickxia elatinoides, Kickxia dentata, Kickxia elatine, Kickxia floribunda, Kickxia corallicola, Kickxia confinis, Kickxia caucasica, Kickxia cirrhosa, Kickxia collenetteana, Kickxia commutata, Kickxia gombaultii, Kickxia iranica,
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
David A. Sutton (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Sutton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936366-1: 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].