Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kaalensis
ID:
1515404

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.95: 267 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002996

Common Names

  • Oxytes kaalensis
  • Kaalensis Oxytes
  • Oxytes Kaalensis

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Description

Oxytes kaalensis (also called Kaalensis Oxytes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Thailand. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Oxytes kaalensis is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine. It is also used as a food source and as a source of oil and protein.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oxytes kaalensis has small, yellow flowers with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oxytes kaalensis is a shrub native to India. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright indirect light and temperatures of around 70-80°F (21-27°C).

Where to Find Oxytes kaalensis

Oxytes kaalensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece.

Species in the Fabaceae family