Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
221906

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Heyne ex Roth) Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 48(2): 113 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221235

Common Names

  • Kohautia aspera
  • Aspera Kohautia
  • Kohautia Aspera

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Synonyms

  • Oldenlandia aspera DC. [valid]
  • Oldenlandia brachiata Hook.f. [valid]
  • Oldenlandia leclercii A.Chev. [valid]
  • Oldenlandia pusilla Rottler [valid]
  • Oldenlandia strumosa (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Hiern [valid]
  • Oldenlandia attenuata (Willd.) M.R.Almeida [valid]
  • Kohautia strumosa Hochst. ex A.Rich. [invalid]
  • Hedyotis aspera B.Heyne ex Roth [valid]
  • Hedyotis attenuata Willd. [valid]
  • Hedyotis brachiata Wight [valid]
  • Hedyotis elongata Wall. ex G.Don [valid]
  • Hedyotis strumosa A.Rich. [valid]

Description

Kohautia aspera (also called Asperous Kohautia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in montane forests and wet grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Kohautia aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kohautia aspera has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kohautia aspera can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Kohautia aspera

Kohautia aspera is native to Africa, specifically in Angola and Zambia.

Kohautia aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kohautia aspera?

Kohautia aspera

What is the common name of Kohautia aspera?

Aspera

What is the natural habitat of Kohautia aspera?

Tropical rainforests

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-106208: Based on the initial data import
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.