Kotschya carsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Dewit & P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique86: 213 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175314
Common Names
- Kotschya carsonii
- Carson's Senna
- Carson's Cassia
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- Smithia carsonii Baker [valid]
Description
Kotschya carsonii (also called 'Carson's Kotschya' or 'Carson's Cassia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina, and is found in dry forests, scrub, and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Kotschya carsonii is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Kotschya carsonii sub. carsoniiKotschya carsonii sub. reflexa (Portères) Verdc.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kotschya carsonii has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings are green and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kotschya carsonii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and wide. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Kotschya carsonii
Kotschya carsonii can be found in the western United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Kotschya carsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kotschya carsonii?
Kotschya carsonii
What is the family of Kotschya carsonii?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Kotschya carsonii?
Carson's Bird's-foot
Species in the Kotschya genus
Kotschya aeschynomenoides, Kotschya africana, Kotschya bullockii, Kotschya capitulifera, Kotschya carsonii, Kotschya coalescens, Kotschya eurycalyx, Kotschya goetzei, Kotschya imbricata, Kotschya longiloba, Kotschya lutea, Kotschya micrantha, Kotschya ochreata, Kotschya oubanguiensis, Kotschya parvifolia, Kotschya platyphylla, Kotschya princeana, Kotschya prittwitzii, Kotschya recurvifolia, Kotschya scaberrima, Kotschya schweinfurthii, Kotschya speciosa, Kotschya stolonifera, Kotschya strigosa, Kotschya strobilantha, Kotschya suberifera, Kotschya thymodora, Kotschya uguenensis, Kotschya uniflora, Kotschya perrieri,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Jeanine Dewit (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dewit' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Kotschya carsonii (Baker) Dewit & P.A.Duvign.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.