Status:
valid
Authors:
Borss.Waalk.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Blumea 14: 87 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356923
Common Names
- Kosteletzkya wetarensis
- Wetarensis Kosteletzkya
- Kosteletzkya
Description
Kosteletzkya wetarensis (also called Wetar Kosteletzkya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a dense, spreading habit and its leaves are glossy and dark green. It grows in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Kosteletzkya wetarensis is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has a long flowering season and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kosteletzkya wetarensis has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kosteletzkya wetarensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Kosteletzkya wetarensis
Kosteletzkya wetarensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Kosteletzkya wetarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kosteletzkya wetarensis?
Kosteletzkya wetarensis
What is the common name of Kosteletzkya wetarensis?
Wetar Kosteletzkya
What is the habitat of Kosteletzkya wetarensis?
It is found in moist, shady areas of tropical and subtropical regions
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,