Status:
valid
Authors:
D.A.Simpson, Chayam. & J.Parn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 149: 358 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796243
Common Names
- Khaosokia caricoides
- Caricoid Khaosokia
- Caricoid Cottonweed
Description
Khaosokia caricoides (also called Khaosokia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Khaosokia caricoides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Khaosokia caricoides are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Khaosokia caricoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.
Where to Find Khaosokia caricoides
Khaosokia caricoides is native to the southeastern United States, from Florida to Texas, and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Khaosokia caricoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Khaosokia caricoides?
Khaosokia caricoides
What is the common name of Khaosokia caricoides?
Caricoid Khaosokia
What is the natural habitat of Khaosokia caricoides?
Dry grasslands and scrublands
Species in the Khaosokia genus
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77068718-1: 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].