Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
tessellata
ID:
1260560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Heads

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 2: 620 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259898



Common Names

  • Kelleria tessellata
  • Tessellata Kelleria
  • Tessellata


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Description

Kelleria tessellata (also called Kelleria tessellata, 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 dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Kelleria tessellata 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 tessellata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kelleria tessellata 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 tessellata

Kelleria tessellata can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Kelleria tessellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kelleria tessellata?

Kelleria tessellata

What is the common name of Kelleria tessellata?

Tesselated Kelleria

What is the natural habitat of Kelleria tessellata?

Dry deciduous forests

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,

References