Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 48(2): 124 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221305
Common Names
- Kohautia ramosissima
- Ramosissima Kohautia
- Kohautia Ramosissima
Synonyms
- Kohautia aphylla Bremek. [valid]
Description
Kohautia ramosissima (also called Branched 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 ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kohautia ramosissima is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kohautia ramosissima can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Kohautia ramosissima
Kohautia ramosissima is native to India and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Kohautia ramosissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kohautia ramosissima?
Kohautia ramosissima
What is the common name of Kohautia ramosissima?
African Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Kohautia ramosissima?
Dry, rocky hillsides in Africa
Species in the Kohautia genus
Kohautia amatymbica,
Kohautia angolensis,
Kohautia aspera,
Kohautia australiensis,
Kohautia azurea,
Kohautia caespitosa,
Kohautia coccinea,
Kohautia confusa,
Kohautia cynanchica,
Kohautia dolichostyla,
Kohautia euryantha,
Kohautia gracilis,
Kohautia gracillima,
Kohautia grandiflora,
Kohautia huillensis,
Kohautia kimuenzae,
Kohautia microflora,
Kohautia nagporensis,
Kohautia pappii,
Kohautia platyphylla,
Kohautia pleiocaulis,
Kohautia quartiniana,
Kohautia ramosissima,
Kohautia retrorsa,
Kohautia socotrana,
Kohautia subverticillata,
Kohautia tenuis,
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,