Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
kaessneri
ID:
429785

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 46: 295 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429117

Common Names

  • Xysmalobium kaessneri
  • Kaessneri Malabar Nut
  • Kaessneri Xysmalobium

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Description

Xysmalobium kaessneri (also called 'Kaessner's Xysmalobium', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xysmalobium kaessneri is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Xysmalobium kaessneri are white to pale pink and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xysmalobium kaessneri is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in the late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize lightly.

Where to Find Xysmalobium kaessneri

Xysmalobium kaessneri is native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Xysmalobium kaessneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xysmalobium kaessneri?

Xysmalobium kaessneri

What is the common name of Xysmalobium kaessneri?

Kaessner's Xysmalobium

Where does Xysmalobium kaessneri grow?

It grows in the Mediterranean region of Europe

Species in the Xysmalobium genus

Xysmalobium andongense, Xysmalobium undulatum, Xysmalobium stocksii, Xysmalobium sessile, Xysmalobium fluviale, Xysmalobium rhomboideum, Xysmalobium convallariiflorum, Xysmalobium clavatum, Xysmalobium kaessneri, Xysmalobium holubii, Xysmalobium heudelotianum, Xysmalobium samoritourei, Xysmalobium confusum, Xysmalobium decipiens, Xysmalobium fraternum, Xysmalobium membraniferum, Xysmalobium parviflorum, Xysmalobium stockenstromense, Xysmalobium gomphocarpoides, Xysmalobium involucratum, Xysmalobium orbiculare, Xysmalobium prunelloides, Xysmalobium brownianum, Xysmalobium gramineum, Xysmalobium acerateoides, Xysmalobium asperum, Xysmalobium baurii, Xysmalobium carinatum, Xysmalobium gerrardii, Xysmalobium pearsonii, Xysmalobium tysonianum, Xysmalobium winterbergense, Xysmalobium zeyeri, Xysmalobium patulum, Xysmalobium rhodesianum, Xysmalobium woodii, Xysmalobium banjoense, Xysmalobium congoense, Xysmalobium gossweileri, Xysmalobium podostelma, Xysmalobium tenue, Xysmalobium pedifoetidum,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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