Kotschya scaberrima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Taub.) Wild
Source:
ildis
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Kirkia4: 159 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175683
Common Names
- Scaberrima
- Kotschya
- Kotschya scaberrima
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- Smithia scaberrima Taub. [valid]
Description
Kotschya scaberrima (also called 'Rough Kotschya', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in disturbed areas, grasslands, and open woodlands. The leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and up to 10 cm long. The flowers are yellow and have 5 petals.
Uses & Benefits
Kotschya scaberrima is used for its timber, as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kotschya scaberrima is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped pod with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kotschya scaberrima 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 scaberrima
Kotschya scaberrima is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Kotschya scaberrima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kotschya scaberrima?
Kotschya scaberrima
What are the common names of Kotschya scaberrima?
Rough Kotschya, Scabrous Kotschya
What is the native range of Kotschya scaberrima?
Native to India, Pakistan, and Kashmir
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
Hiram Wild (1917-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wild' in the authors string.
Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Kotschya scaberrima (Taub.) Wild: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.