Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
1146983

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. ex A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 28 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146321

Common Names

  • Kallstroemia Grandiflora
  • Large-flowered Kallstroemia
  • Large-flowered Caltrop

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Description

Kallstroemia grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Kallstroemia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate and simple, with an oblong-elliptic shape. It grows in moist forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Kallstroemia grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Kallstroemia grandiflora are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kallstroemia grandiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from existing plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Kallstroemia grandiflora

Kallstroemia grandiflora is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, open desert habitats.

Species in the Zygophyllaceae family

Balanites aegyptiaca, Balanites angolensis, Balanites glabra, Balanites maughamii, Balanites pedicellaris, Balanites rotundifolia, Balanites roxburghii, Balanites triflora, Balanites wilsoniana, Balanites aegyptiacus, Balanites wilsonianus, Bulnesia chilensis, Bulnesia foliosa, Bulnesia retamo, Bulnesia rivas-martinezii, Bulnesia schichendanzii, Bulnesia schickendantzii, Guaiacum coulteri, Guaiacum officinale, Guaiacum palmeri, Guaiacum sanctum, Guaiacum unijugum, Guaiacum nellii, Kallstroemia pubescens, Kallstroemia maxima, Kallstroemia californica, Kallstroemia grandiflora, Kallstroemia hirsutissima, Kallstroemia parviflora, Kallstroemia perennans, Kallstroemia adscendens, Kallstroemia tucumanensis, Kallstroemia tribuloides, Kallstroemia incana, Kallstroemia rosei, Kallstroemia boliviana, Kallstroemia pennellii, Kallstroemia peninsularis, Kallstroemia standleyi, Kallstroemia mexicana, Kallstroemia curta, Kallstroemia hintonii, Kelleronia gillettiae, Kelleronia splendens, Kelleronia revoilii, Larrea simulans, Larrea ameghinoi, Larrea divaricata, Larrea cuneifolia, Larrea nitida,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-34600044: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.