Kotschya recurvifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Taub.) F.White
Source:
ildis
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Forest Fl. N. Rhodes.: 455 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175621
Common Names
- Curved-Leaf Kotschya
- Curvedleaf Kotschya
- Curved-Leaf Senna
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- Smithia recurvifolia Taub. [valid]
Description
Kotschya recurvifolia (also called 'Cascara de Mico', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in moist forests, dry forests, and disturbed areas. The leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are yellow and have 5 petals.
Uses & Benefits
Kotschya recurvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Kotschya recurvifolia sub. recurvifoliaKotschya recurvifolia sub. aethiopica Verdc.
Kotschya recurvifolia sub. keniensis Verdc.
Kotschya recurvifolia sub. longifolia Verdc.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kotschya recurvifolia is a small, yellow-green flower with a short corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kotschya recurvifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soil types, but it does best in sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Kotschya recurvifolia
Kotschya recurvifolia is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Kotschya recurvifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kotschya recurvifolia?
Kotschya recurvifolia
What type of plant is Kotschya recurvifolia?
It is a shrub
What is the growth habit of Kotschya recurvifolia?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit
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 Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
Frank White (1927-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.White' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Kotschya recurvifolia (Taub.) F.White: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.