Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
kaokoensis
ID:
569864

Status:
valid

Authors:
van Jaarsv. & A.E.van Wyk

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 33: 107 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569196

Common Names

  • Kaokoensis Tetradenia
  • Tetradenia Kaokoensis
  • Kaokoensis

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Description

Tetradenia kaokoensis (also called Kaokoveld Mintbush, among many other common names) is a shrub species of the Tetradenia genus that is native to Namibia. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Tetradenia kaokoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in floral arrangements. It has a sweet, floral scent and is known for its bright, yellow-green flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tetradenia kaokoensis is a four-petalled, white in colour, with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetradenia kaokoensis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Tetradenia kaokoensis

Tetradenia kaokoensis is found in Namibia.

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Lamiaceae

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-267998: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Jacobus van Jaarsveld (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van Jaarsv.' in the authors string.
Abraham Erasmus van Wyk (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.E.van Wyk' in the authors string.