Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Scott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 38: 309 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220602
Common Names
- Kania nettotensis
- Nettotensis Kania
- Kania's Nettotensis
Description
Kania nettotensis (also called Nettot's Kania, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Africa and grows in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Kania nettotensis is used for its ornamental value in landscaping and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kania nettotensis has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small with a single pair of cotyledons and a few short hairs on the stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kania nettotensis is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Kania nettotensis
Kania nettotensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrubland.
Kania nettotensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kania nettotensis?
Kania nettotensis
What is the family of Kania nettotensis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Kania nettotensis?
Nettotensis Kania
Species in the Kania genus
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa,
Acca macrostema,
Accara elegans,
Actinodium cunninghamii,
Agonis baxteri,
Agonis flexuosa,
Agonis grandiflora,
Agonis theiformis,
Agonis undulata,
Agonis hypericifolia,
Algrizea macrochlamys,
Algrizea minor,
Allosyncarpia ternata,
Aluta appressa,
Aluta aspera,
Aluta maisonneuvei,
Aluta quadrata,
Aluta teres,
Amomyrtella irregularis,
Amomyrtella guilii,
Amomyrtus luma,
Amomyrtus meli,
Angophora bakeri,
Angophora clelandi,
Angophora costata,
Angophora crassifolia,
Angophora dichromophloia,
Angophora euryphylla,
Angophora exul,
Angophora floribunda,
Angophora hispida,
Angophora inopina,
Angophora leiocarpa,
Angophora melanoxylon,
Angophora paludosa,
Angophora robur,
Angophora subvelutina,
Angophora woodsiana,
Angophora clelandii,
Anticoryne diosmoides,
Anticoryne ovalifolia,
Anticoryne melanosperma,
Archirhodomyrtus baladensis,
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri,
Archirhodomyrtus paitensis,
Archirhodomyrtus turbinata,
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii,
Arillastrum gummiferum,
Astartea aspera,
Astartea corniculata,