Status:
valid
Authors:
Heads
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 2: 614 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259897
Common Names
- Kelleria paludosa
- Paludosa Kelleria
- Paludosa
Description
Kelleria paludosa (also called Kelleria paludosa, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in wetland habitats such as marshes and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Kelleria paludosa is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kelleria paludosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kelleria paludosa is a perennial plant that is best propagated from seed. It can be sown in early spring in a cold frame or in the fall in a well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in a sandy soil and lightly covered. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It is best to plant the seedlings in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Kelleria paludosa
Kelleria paludosa can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Kelleria paludosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kelleria paludosa?
Kelleria paludosa
What is the common name of Kelleria paludosa?
Marshy Kelleria
What is the natural habitat of Kelleria paludosa?
Dry deciduous forests
Species in the Kelleria genus
Kelleria dieffenbachii,
Kelleria laxa,
Kelleria villosa,
Kelleria childii,
Kelleria croizatii,
Kelleria multiflora,
Kelleria paludosa,
Kelleria tessellata,
Kelleria lyallii,
Kelleria tasmanica,
Kelleria ericoides,
Kelleria bogongensis,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum,
Amyxa pluricornis,
Aquilaria apiculata,
Aquilaria baillonii,
Aquilaria banaense,
Aquilaria beccariana,
Aquilaria brachyantha,
Aquilaria citrinicarpa,
Aquilaria crassna,
Aquilaria cumingiana,
Aquilaria decemcostata,
Aquilaria filaria,
Aquilaria hirta,
Aquilaria khasiana,
Aquilaria microcarpa,
Aquilaria parvifolia,
Aquilaria rostrata,
Aquilaria rugosa,
Aquilaria sinensis,
Aquilaria subintegra,
Aquilaria urdanetensis,
Aquilaria yunnanensis,
Aquilaria malaccensis,
Aquilaria banaensis,
Arnhemia cryptantha,
Atemnosiphon coriaceus,
Craterosiphon beniensis,
Craterosiphon devredii,
Craterosiphon louisii,
Craterosiphon micranthum,
Craterosiphon montanus,
Craterosiphon pseudoscandens,
Craterosiphon quarrei,
Craterosiphon scandens,
Craterosiphon schmitzii,
Craterosiphon soyauxii,
Craterosiphon beniense,
Dais cotinifolia,
Dais glaucescens,
Daphne wolongensis,
Daphne hekouensis,
Daphne acutiloba,
Daphne alpina,
Daphne altaica,
Daphne arbuscula,
Daphne arisanensis,
Daphne aurantiaca,
Daphne axillaris,
Daphne bholua,
Daphne blagayana,