Kania platyphylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Scott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 38: 309 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220604
Common Names
- Kania platyphylla
- Platyphylla Kania
- Kania's Platyphylla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kania platyphylla (also called Broad-leaved Kania, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Africa and grows in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Kania platyphylla is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its ability to attract birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kania platyphylla has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small with a single pair of cotyledons and a few short hairs on the stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kania platyphylla is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Kania platyphylla
Kania platyphylla is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests and scrubland.
Kania platyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kania platyphylla?
Kania platyphylla
What is the family of Kania platyphylla?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Kania platyphylla?
Platyphylla Kania
Species in the Kania genus
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-105560: Based on the initial data import
Andrew John Scott (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Scott' in the authors string.