Klattia flava - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.J.Lewis) Goldblatt
Source:
iplants
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Woody Irid. : 108 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000784557
Common Names
- Klattia Flava
- Yellow Klattia
- Klattia of Yellow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Klattia flava (also called Yellow Klattia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America and is found in tropical wet forests. It has ovate-elliptic leaves that are 4-7 cm long and 2-3 cm wide.
Uses & Benefits
Klattia flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in parks and gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Klattia flava has yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Klattia flava is a small shrub that grows to a height of 3-4 feet. It is native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Klattia flava
Klattia flava is native to the Caribbean region, from Cuba to the Dominican Republic.
Klattia flava FAQ
What is the scientific name of Klattia flava?
Klattia flava
What is the common name of Klattia flava?
Yellow Klattia
What is the natural habitat of Klattia flava?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Klattia genus
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-323080: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Gwendoline Joyce Lewis (1909-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Lewis' in the authors string.