Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
221993

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bowdich) Mabb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bot. Macaronés., IV, Ci. 6: 61 (1978 publ. 1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221322

Common Names

  • Kohautia tenuis
  • Tenuis Kohautia
  • Tenuis Kohautia Plant

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Synonyms

  • Knoxia senegalensis Rchb. ex Oliv. [valid]
  • Kohautia noctiflora Hochst. ex A.Rich. [valid]
  • Kohautia senegalensis Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
  • Oldenlandia garuensis K.Krause [valid]
  • Oldenlandia noctiflora Hiern [valid]
  • Oldenlandia senegalensis (Cham. & Schltdl.) Hiern [valid]
  • Duvaucellia tenuis Bowdich [valid]
  • Hedyotis grandiflora A.Rich. [valid]
  • Hedyotis senegalensis Steud. [valid]

Description

Kohautia tenuis (also called Slender 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 tenuis 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

Kohautia tenuis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kohautia tenuis is a tropical perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -2°C (28°F). It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to reduce watering in winter. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Kohautia tenuis

Kohautia tenuis can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Kohautia tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kohautia tenuis?

Kohautia tenuis

What is the common name of Kohautia tenuis?

African Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Kohautia tenuis?

Dry, rocky hillsides in Africa

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-106289: Based on the initial data import
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
Sarah Bowdich Lee (1791-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bowdich' in the authors string.