Kosteletzkya blanchardii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blanchardii
ID:
356883
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fryxell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 37: 292 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356215
Common Names
- Kosteletzkya blanchardii
- Kosteletzkya
- Blanchardii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kosteletzkya blanchardii (also called Blanchard's Kosteletzkya, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It grows in wet meadows, swamps, and along streams, and has a square stem with opposite, ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Kosteletzkya blanchardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for deer, elk, and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kosteletzkya blanchardii is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kosteletzkya blanchardii is a low-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 foot in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 6-9. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings taken in the spring or summer months.
Where to Find Kosteletzkya blanchardii
Kosteletzkya blanchardii is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba and the Bahamas south to Trinidad and Tobago.
Kosteletzkya blanchardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kosteletzkya blanchardii?
Kosteletzkya blanchardii
What is the common name of Kosteletzkya blanchardii?
Blanchard's Sea-lavender
What is the natural habitat of Kosteletzkya blanchardii?
Salt marshes, dunes, and sandy beaches
Species in the Kosteletzkya genus
Kosteletzkya retrobracteata, Kosteletzkya pentacarpos, Kosteletzkya racemosa, Kosteletzkya ramosa, Kosteletzkya reflexiflora, Kosteletzkya malvocoerulea, Kosteletzkya reclinata, Kosteletzkya grantii, Kosteletzkya macrantha, Kosteletzkya buettneri, Kosteletzkya blanchardii, Kosteletzkya borkouana, Kosteletzkya depressa, Kosteletzkya acuminata, Kosteletzkya adoensis, Kosteletzkya tubiflora, Kosteletzkya wetarensis, Kosteletzkya semota, Kosteletzkya thurberi, Kosteletzkya virginica, Kosteletzkya diplocrater, Kosteletzkya thouarsiana, Kosteletzkya velutina, Kosteletzkya madagascariensis, Kosteletzkya begoniifolia, Kosteletzkya flavicentrum, Kosteletzkya hispidula, Kosteletzkya batacensis, Kosteletzkya rotundalata,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2333692: Based on the initial data import
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.