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Knema Tenuinervia

Description Knema Tenuinervia is a unique plant species known for its attractive appearance and ability to tolerate different environmental conditions. Also known as the Narrow Nerved Knema, this plant is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It belongs to the Myristicaceae family and is a small to medium-sized tree that can grow up to…

Krugiodendron

Description Krugiodendron is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Rhamnaceae. It is native to Central America, specifically in Mexico and Guatemala. The genus was named after Carl Wilhelm Krug, a German botanist who specialized in the study of Mexican flora, and the Greek word “dendron” which means tree. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta…

Kalanchoe Grandiflora

Description Kalanchoe Grandiflora, also known as the Large-Flowered Kalanchoe or the Pink Butterflies plant, is a succulent perennial that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. This plant is native to Madagascar and can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. The leaves of Kalanchoe Grandiflora are thick, fleshy, and green in color, with serrated edges. The flowers are pink, star-shaped, and grow…

Kickxia Elatine

Description Kickxia Elatine, also known as Sharp-leaved Fluellen, is an herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Plantaginaceae. It is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm in height and 10 cm in width. The plant has a slender stem that branches out into many small branches, each holding a small flower. The leaves are small, narrow, and…

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

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

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

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

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

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…