Kotschya micrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) Hepper
Source:
ildis
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.11: 124 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175449
Common Names
- Kotschya
- Small-Flowered Kotschya
- Tropical Kotschya
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- Smithia micrantha Harms [valid]
Description
Kotschya micrantha (also called small-flowered kotschya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Kotschya micrantha is used as an ornamental plant, for firewood, and for timber. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kotschya micrantha has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kotschya micrantha is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate drought and salt. It is best grown in full sun and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Kotschya micrantha
Kotschya micrantha can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Kotschya micrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kotschya micrantha?
Kotschya micrantha
What type of plant is Kotschya micrantha?
A shrub
What is the natural habitat of Kotschya micrantha?
Tropical rainforests
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
Frank Nigel Hepper (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hepper' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Kotschya micrantha (Harms) Hepper: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.