Status:
valid
Authors:
Cheek
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58: 940 (2003 publ. 2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000752549
Common Names
- Kupea Jonii
- Jonii Kupea
- Kupea
Description
Kupea jonii (also called Jonii's Kupea, 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
Kupea jonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kupea jonii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kupea jonii 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 Kupea jonii
Kupea jonii is native to Tanzania.
Kupea jonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kupea jonii?
Kupea jonii
What is the common name of Kupea jonii?
Jon's Kupea
What are the characteristics of Kupea jonii?
Kupea jonii 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 Kupea 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,