Kohautia socotrana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 48(2): 95 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221315
Common Names
- Kohautia socotrana
- Socotrana Kohautia
- Socotrana Kohautia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kohautia socotrana (also called Socotra Kohautia, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Africa. It is an evergreen tree growing to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm diameter. It has a dense crown of pinnate leaves up to 2.5 m long, each leaf with up to 100 leaflets. It grows in rainforest and dry forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Kohautia socotrana 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 socotrana is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kohautia socotrana 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 socotrana
Kohautia socotrana is native to Socotra and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Kohautia socotrana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kohautia socotrana?
Kohautia socotrana
What is the common name of Kohautia socotrana?
African Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Kohautia socotrana?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-106282: Based on the initial data import
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.