Status:
valid
Authors:
Cheek
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 73(4)-56: 6. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331097
Common Names
- Abouabou Keetia
- Abouabou Keetia Grass
- Abouabou Grass
Uses & Benefits
Keetia abouabou is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Keetia abouabou has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green hue.
Cultivation and Propagation
Keetia abouabou is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or vegetatively. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. For vegetative propagation, divide the clumps of herbs in spring or early summer. Plant the divisions in a sunny location and water regularly.
Where to Find Keetia abouabou
Keetia abouabou is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Keetia abouabou FAQ
What is the scientific name of Keetia abouabou?
Keetia abouabou
What is the family of Keetia abouabou?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Keetia abouabou?
Africa
Species in the Keetia genus
Keetia acuminata,
Keetia angustifolia,
Keetia carmichaelii,
Keetia cornelia,
Keetia ferruginea,
Keetia foetida,
Keetia gracilis,
Keetia gueinzii,
Keetia hispida,
Keetia inaequilatera,
Keetia koritschoneri,
Keetia leucantha,
Keetia lukei,
Keetia lulandensis,
Keetia mannii,
Keetia molundensis,
Keetia multiflora,
Keetia ornata,
Keetia procteri,
Keetia purpurascens,
Keetia purseglovei,
Keetia ripae,
Keetia rubens,
Keetia rufivillosa,
Keetia rwandensis,
Keetia tenuiflora,
Keetia venosa,
Keetia venosissima,
Keetia zanzibarica,
Keetia bridsoniae,
Keetia obovata,
Keetia bakossiorum,
Keetia susu,
Keetia futa,
Keetia davidii,
Keetia namoyae,
Keetia mwasumbii,
Keetia semsei,
Keetia abouabou,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,