Kallstroemia standleyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
standleyi
ID:
1240073
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.M.Porter
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 198: 125 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239411
Common Names
- Kallstroemia
- Standley's Kallstroemia
- Kallstroemia Standleyi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kallstroemia standleyi (also called Standley's Kallstroemia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has light green leaves and produces yellow-orange flowers. It prefers dry, sandy habitats and is often found in desert scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Kallstroemia standleyi is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Kallstroemia standleyi are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Kallstroemia standleyi 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 standleyi
Kallstroemia standleyi is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, mainly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Kallstroemia standleyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kallstroemia standleyi?
Kallstroemia standleyi
What is the common name of Kallstroemia standleyi?
Standley's Kallstroemia
What is the natural habitat of Kallstroemia standleyi?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50102385: Based on the initial data import
Duncan MacNair Porter (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Porter' in the authors string.