Status:
valid
Authors:
Heads
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 2: 624 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259895
Common Names
- Kelleria croizatii
- Croizatii Kelleria
- Croizatii
Description
Kelleria croizatii (also called Croizat's Kelleria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in the Himalayas. It has an erect stem, with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Kelleria croizatii is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kelleria croizatii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kelleria croizatii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is hardy to USDA Zone 6.
Where to Find Kelleria croizatii
Kelleria croizatii can be found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Kelleria croizatii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kelleria croizatii?
Kelleria croizatii
What is the common name of Kelleria croizatii?
Croizatii Kelleria
What is the natural habitat of Kelleria croizatii?
Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Kelleria genus
Kelleria dieffenbachii,
Kelleria laxa,
Kelleria villosa,
Kelleria childii,
Kelleria croizatii,
Kelleria multiflora,
Kelleria paludosa,
Kelleria tessellata,
Kelleria lyallii,
Kelleria tasmanica,
Kelleria ericoides,
Kelleria bogongensis,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum,
Amyxa pluricornis,
Aquilaria apiculata,
Aquilaria baillonii,
Aquilaria banaense,
Aquilaria beccariana,
Aquilaria brachyantha,
Aquilaria citrinicarpa,
Aquilaria crassna,
Aquilaria cumingiana,
Aquilaria decemcostata,
Aquilaria filaria,
Aquilaria hirta,
Aquilaria khasiana,
Aquilaria microcarpa,
Aquilaria parvifolia,
Aquilaria rostrata,
Aquilaria rugosa,
Aquilaria sinensis,
Aquilaria subintegra,
Aquilaria urdanetensis,
Aquilaria yunnanensis,
Aquilaria malaccensis,
Aquilaria banaensis,
Arnhemia cryptantha,
Atemnosiphon coriaceus,
Craterosiphon beniensis,
Craterosiphon devredii,
Craterosiphon louisii,
Craterosiphon micranthum,
Craterosiphon montanus,
Craterosiphon pseudoscandens,
Craterosiphon quarrei,
Craterosiphon scandens,
Craterosiphon schmitzii,
Craterosiphon soyauxii,
Craterosiphon beniense,
Dais cotinifolia,
Dais glaucescens,
Daphne wolongensis,
Daphne hekouensis,
Daphne acutiloba,
Daphne alpina,
Daphne altaica,
Daphne arbuscula,
Daphne arisanensis,
Daphne aurantiaca,
Daphne axillaris,
Daphne bholua,
Daphne blagayana,