Kabuyea hostifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hostifolia
ID:
677126
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Brummitt
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 774 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676458
Common Names
- Host's Kabuyea
- Host's Mountain-Avens
- Host's Avens
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- Cyanastrum bussei Engl. [unknown]
- Cyanastrum hostifolium Engl. [unknown]
Description
Kabuyea hostifolia (also called Hostile kabuyea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes, and has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Kabuyea hostifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kabuyea hostifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kabuyea hostifolia is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with small, star-shaped, white flowers. It is native to the western United States and is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in the spring, but germination can be slow and erratic.
Where to Find Kabuyea hostifolia
Kabuyea hostifolia can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.
Kabuyea hostifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kabuyea hostifolia?
Kabuyea hostifolia
What type of plant is Kabuyea hostifolia?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Kabuyea hostifolia native to?
North America
Species in the Kabuyea genus
Species in the Tecophilaeaceae family
Conanthera parvula, Conanthera bifolia, Conanthera campanulata, Conanthera trimaculata, Conanthera urceolata, Conanthera trimaculata, Cyanastrum cordifolium, Cyanastrum goetzeanum, Cyanastrum johnstonii, Cyanella alba, Cyanella aquatica, Cyanella cygnea, Cyanella hyacinthoides, Cyanella lutea, Cyanella orchidiformis, Cyanella pentheri, Cyanella ramosissima, Cyanella ramosissima, Cyanella marlothii, Eremiolirion amboense, Kabuyea hostifolia, Odontostomum hartwegii, Tecophilaea cyanocrocus, Tecophilaea violiflora, Walleria nutans, Walleria mackenzii, Walleria gracilis, Zephyra elegans, Zephyra compacta,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-279785: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Richard Kenneth Brummitt (1937-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brummitt' in the authors string.