Status:
valid
Authors:
Sims
Source:
cmp
Year:
1804
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 20: t. 775 (1804)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357218
Common Names
- Knowltonia vesicatoria
- Vesicatoria Knowltonia
- Knowltonia
Synonyms
- Adonis laserpitiifolia Poir. [unknown]
- Adonis vesicatoria L.f. [unknown]
- Anamenia laserpitiifolia Vent. ex Cav. [unknown]
- Anamenia vesicatoria Dum.Cours. [unknown]
- Christophoriana vesicatoria Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Knowltonia vesicatoria (also called Blister Knowltonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has small, dark green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and in open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Knowltonia vesicatoria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties and as a source of timber.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Knowltonia vesicatoria sub. grossa H.Rasmussen
Knowltonia vesicatoria sub. humilis H.Rasmussen
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Knowltonia vesicatoria has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The flowers are followed by round, papery seed capsules that turn from green to a golden brown color when ripe. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a long taproot and a pair of opposite, compound leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Knowltonia vesicatoria is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Knowltonia vesicatoria
Knowltonia vesicatoria is native to South Africa.
Knowltonia vesicatoria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Knowltonia vesicatoria?
Knowltonia vesicatoria
What is the common name of Knowltonia vesicatoria?
Blister Bush
What is the natural habitat of Knowltonia vesicatoria?
Native to South Africa, Knowltonia vesicatoria is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.
Species in the Knowltonia genus
Knowltonia anemonoides,
Knowltonia vesicatoria,
Knowltonia whytei,
Knowltonia capensis,
Knowltonia cordata,
Knowltonia filia,
Knowltonia bracteata,
Knowltonia transvaalensis,
Knowltonia brevistylis,
Knowltonia caffra,
Knowltonia integrifolia,
Knowltonia moorei,
Knowltonia balliana,
Knowltonia mexicana,
Knowltonia sellowii,
Knowltonia chilensis,
Knowltonia hootae,
Knowltonia hepaticifolia,
Knowltonia assisbrasiliana,
Knowltonia crassifolia,
Knowltonia major,
Knowltonia fanninii,
Knowltonia tenuifolia,
Knowltonia helleborifolia,
Knowltonia whyteana,
Knowltonia peruviana,
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
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Aconitum acutiusculum,
Aconitum ajanense,
Aconitum alboflavidum,
Aconitum alboviolaceum,
Aconitum alpino-nepalense,
Aconitum ambiguum,
Aconitum amplexicaule,
Aconitum angulatum,
Aconitum angusticassidatum,
Aconitum angustifolium,
Aconitum anthora,
Aconitum apetalum,
Aconitum aquilonare,
Aconitum artemisiifolium,
Aconitum assamicum,
Aconitum atlanticum,
Aconitum austriacum,
Aconitum austrokoreense,
Aconitum axilliflorum,
Aconitum azumiense,
Aconitum baburinii,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum bailangense,
Aconitum barbatum,
Aconitum baumgartenianum,
Aconitum berdaui,
Aconitum bhedingense,
Aconitum bicolor,
Aconitum biflorum,
Aconitum brachypodum,
Aconitum bracteolatum,
Aconitum brevicalcaratum,
Aconitum brevilimbum,
Aconitum brevipetalum,
Aconitum brunneum,
Aconitum bucovinense,
Aconitum bujbense,
Aconitum bulbilliferum,
Aconitum bulleyanum,
Aconitum burnatii,
Aconitum calthifolium,
Aconitum cammarum,
Aconitum campylorrhynchum,
Aconitum cannabifolium,
Aconitum carmichaelii,
Aconitum changianum,
Aconitum charkeviczii,