Status:
valid
Authors:
D.M.Porter
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 198: 136 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239387
Common Names
- Kallstroemia
- Peninsular Kallstroemia
- Kallstroemia Peninsularis
Description
Kallstroemia peninsularis (also called Kallstroemia peninsularis, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous species native to California. It has a dense, rounded crown and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is found in dry, open areas, such as chaparral, oak woodlands, and grasslands, at elevations of up to 1000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Kallstroemia peninsularis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Kallstroemia peninsularis are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kallstroemia peninsularis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Kallstroemia peninsularis
Kallstroemia peninsularis is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, mainly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Kallstroemia peninsularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kallstroemia peninsularis?
Kallstroemia peninsularis
What is the common name of Kallstroemia peninsularis?
Peninsular Kallstroemia
What is the natural habitat of Kallstroemia peninsularis?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Kallstroemia genus
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,
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,