Status:
valid
Authors:
(Muhl.) Lizarazu, Nicola & Scataglini
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301: 2258 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344542
Description
Kellochloa verrucosa (also called Warty Kellochloa, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Brazil. It has green foliage and yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils in open woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Kellochloa verrucosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kellochloa verrucosa has small white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and delicate with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kellochloa verrucosa can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will benefit from regular watering during the summer months. It may need protection from frost in colder climates.
Where to Find Kellochloa verrucosa
Kellochloa verrucosa can be found in the Middle East, particularly in the countries of Iran, Iraq, and Syria.
Kellochloa verrucosa FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Kellochloa verrucosa?
Kellochloa verrucosa is native to the Mediterranean region.
What are the preferred soil conditions for Kellochloa verrucosa?
Kellochloa verrucosa prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.
What is the optimal temperature for Kellochloa verrucosa?
Kellochloa verrucosa prefers temperatures between 10-25°C.
Species in the Kellochloa genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
Mabel A. Lizarazu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lizarazu' in the authors string.
Marcela V. Nicola: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicola' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77151970-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].