Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
lovettii
ID:
753214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheek

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58: 943 (2003 publ. 2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000752547

Common Names

  • Kihansia Lovettii
  • Lovettii Kihansia
  • Kihansia

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Description

Kihansia lovettii (also called Lovett's Kihansia, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to East Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as in deserts and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Kihansia lovettii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also known to attract bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kihansia lovettii is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kihansia lovettii is a slow-growing plant that can be propagated from seed or from offsets. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little water once established. It can be propagated from offsets by cutting the offsets from the parent plant and planting them in a pot with soil. The offsets should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly until they are established.

Where to Find Kihansia lovettii

Kihansia lovettii is native to Kenya and Tanzania.

Kihansia lovettii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kihansia lovettii?

Kihansia lovettii

What is the common name of Kihansia lovettii?

Lovett's Kihansia

What are the characteristics of Kihansia lovettii?

Kihansia lovettii is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stalk. The flowers are white or pink, and the leaves are long and narrow.

Species in the Kihansia genus

Species in the Triuridaceae family

Kihansia lovettii, Kihansia jengiensis, Kupea martinetugei, Kupea jonii, Lacandonia schismatica, Lacandonia brasiliana, Peltophyllum caudatum, Peltophyllum luteum, Sciaphila oligantha, Sciaphila polygyna, Sciaphila wariana, Sciaphila nana, Sciaphila densiflora, Sciaphila megastyla, Sciaphila micranthera, Sciaphila multiflora, Sciaphila papillosa, Sciaphila janthina, Sciaphila khasiana, Sciaphila ledermannii, Sciaphila winkleri, Sciaphila tosaensis, Sciaphila secundiflora, Sciaphila purpurea, Sciaphila quadribullifera, Sciaphila ramosa, Sciaphila schwackeana, Sciaphila tenella, Sciaphila thaidanica, Sciaphila picta, Sciaphila rubra, Sciaphila aneitensis, Sciaphila arfakiana, Sciaphila consimilis, Sciaphila corallophyton, Sciaphila corniculata, Sciaphila corymbosa, Sciaphila albescens, Sciaphila africana, Sciaphila arcuata, Sciaphila stellata, Sciaphila jianfenglingensis, Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis, Sciaphila brevistyla, Sciaphila inouei, Sciaphila alba, Sciaphila yakushimensis, Sciaphila perrieri, Sciaphila mwanihanensis, Sciaphila madagascariensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-292041: Based on the initial data import
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.