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Kelleria Croizatii
Kelleria Croizatii
Description Kelleria Croizatii, also known as Croizat’s Kelleria, is a rare and exotic plant species from the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and has been discovered in Brazil, French Guiana, and Suriname. This plant is a shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height and has a unique and unusual appearance…
Kalmia Microphylla
Kalmia Microphylla
Description Kalmia Microphylla, also known as bog laurel, is an evergreen shrub that grows in the eastern United States. It typically reaches a height of 1-3 feet and a width of 2-4 feet. The leaves are small, shiny, and oval-shaped. In the spring, it produces clusters of small pink or white flowers that resemble miniature roses. These flowers attract bees…
Kearnemalvastrum Lacteum
Kearnemalvastrum Lacteum
Description Kearnemalvastrum Lacteum is a flowering plant belonging to the family Malvaceae. It is commonly known as White-flowered mallow or Cow-itch. This plant is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is an evergreen perennial that can grow up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. The leaves are green, heart-shaped, and about 2-6 inches long.The…
Knightia
Knightia
Description Knightia is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family of Onagraceae. It comprises around 15 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees that are native to New Zealand. The plant is named after Sir William Jackson Hooker’s wife, Lady Hooker.This plant is popular for its beautiful and fragrant flowers that bloom in late spring or early…
Kirkiaceae
Kirkiaceae
Description Kirkiaceae is a small family of flowering plants that includes only two genera: Kirkia and Polyscias. These plants are native to tropical Africa and Madagascar and are known for their unique characteristics, such as their palm-like leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Apiales Family Kirkiaceae Genus Kirkia, Polyscias Appearance…
Kandelia
Kandelia
Description Kandelia is a genus of mangrove plant that is commonly found in coastal ecosystems. It belongs to the family Rhizophoraceae and is known for its ability to withstand harsh coastal conditions. Kandelia is also an important plant for stabilizing coastlines and providing habitat for a variety of organisms. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order…
Knautia Arvensis
Knautia Arvensis
Description Knautia Arvensis, also known as the Field Scabious, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Dipsacaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa and can be found growing in fields, meadows, and along roadsides. The plant can grow up to 60cm tall and has a clump-forming habit with upright stems that bear lance-shaped leaves.…
Kalanchoe Beharensis
Kalanchoe Beharensis
Description Kalanchoe Beharensis, also known as Felt Plant or Elephant’s Ear Kalanchoe, is a perennial succulent native to Madagascar. It is popular among succulent collectors for its unique appearance, which is characterized by its soft, fuzzy, and velvet-like leaves. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Saxifragales Family Crassulaceae Genus Kalanchoe Appearance Kalanchoe Beharensis can grow…
Kibatalia Macrophylla
Kibatalia Macrophylla
Description Kibatalia Macrophylla is a rare and beautiful tropical plant that belongs to the Rubiaceae family. It is also known as the Large-leaved Kibatalia and is native to the rainforests of South America. This plant is a tree that can grow up to 15 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It has large, glossy,…
Kolkwitzia Amabilis Pink Cloud
Kolkwitzia Amabilis Pink Cloud
Description Kolkwitzia Amabilis Pink Cloud, also known as the Beautybush, is a deciduous shrub native to China. It is a member of the Caprifoliaceae family and is known for its showy pink blooms that appear in late spring to early summer. The plant can grow up to 10 feet tall and 10 feet wide, making it a great choice for…