Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Species:
maxima
ID:
508169

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Hook. & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 282 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507501

Common Names

  • Kallstroemia Maxima
  • Maxima Kallstroemia
  • Kallstroemia Flower

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Synonyms

  • Tribulus decolor Macfad. [unknown]
  • Tribulus dimidiatus Raf. [unknown]
  • Tribulus maximus L. [unknown]
  • Kallstroemia canescens Rydb. [unknown]
  • Tribulus trijugatus Nutt. [unknown]
  • Tribulus tuberculatus Sessé & Moc. [unknown]

Description

Kallstroemia maxima (also called Maxima Kallstroemia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It grows up to 1.5 meters tall and has yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, dry grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Kallstroemia maxima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kallstroemia maxima has bright yellow flowers with dark purple centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kallstroemia maxima is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be thinned out as they grow to prevent overcrowding.

Where to Find Kallstroemia maxima

Kallstroemia maxima can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Kallstroemia maxima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kallstroemia maxima?

Kallstroemia maxima

What is the common name of Kallstroemia maxima?

Maxima kallstroemia

What is the natural habitat of Kallstroemia maxima?

Tropical rainforests

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 kew-2604765: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.