Status:
valid
Authors:
Litv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaia Tomsk. Gub. 5: 1121 1909
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001294941
Common Names
- Kochia
- Krylov's Kochia
- Kochia Krylovii
Description
Kochia krylovii (also called Krylov's Kochia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a thick, fleshy stem and its leaves are narrow and linear. Native to Central Asia, it is found in dry habitats such as steppes, deserts and saline soils.
Uses & Benefits
Kochia krylovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kochia krylovii is small and yellow, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kochia krylovii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy soil. Water regularly and keep in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Kochia krylovii
Kochia krylovii can be found in the steppes of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
Kochia krylovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kochia krylovii?
Kochia krylovii
What is the common name of Kochia krylovii?
Krylov's Kochia
What is the family of Kochia krylovii?
Amaranthaceae
Species in the Kochia genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,