Keetia bakossiorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cheek
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 61: 592 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808924
Common Names
- Keetia Bakossiorum
- Bakossiorum Keetia
- Bakossiorum's Keetia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Keetia bakossiorum (also called Bakossi Water-starwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small white flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in wetland habitats such as swamps, marshes and lake margins.
Uses & Benefits
Keetia bakossiorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Keetia bakossiorum has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Keetia bakossiorum can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Keetia bakossiorum
Keetia bakossiorum can be found in Cameroon.
Keetia bakossiorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Keetia bakossiorum?
Keetia bakossiorum
What type of plant is Keetia bakossiorum?
Herb
Where is Keetia bakossiorum native to?
Cameroon
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-347161: Based on the initial data import
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.