Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hostifolia
ID:
677126

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Brummitt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 774 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676458

Common Names

  • Host's Kabuyea
  • Host's Mountain-Avens
  • Host's Avens

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Synonyms

  • Cyanastrum bussei Engl. [unknown]
  • Cyanastrum hostifolium Engl. [unknown]

Description

Kabuyea hostifolia (also called Hostile kabuyea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes, and has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Kabuyea hostifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kabuyea hostifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kabuyea hostifolia is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with small, star-shaped, white flowers. It is native to the western United States and is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in the spring, but germination can be slow and erratic.

Where to Find Kabuyea hostifolia

Kabuyea hostifolia can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.

Kabuyea hostifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kabuyea hostifolia?

Kabuyea hostifolia

What type of plant is Kabuyea hostifolia?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Kabuyea hostifolia native to?

North America

Species in the Kabuyea genus

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-279785: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Richard Kenneth Brummitt (1937-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brummitt' in the authors string.