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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…
Khaya Senegalensis
Khaya Senegalensis
Description Khaya Senegalensis, also known as African mahogany or Senegal mahogany, is a large deciduous tree that can reach a height of up to 60 meters. It is native to tropical Africa, including Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, and Nigeria. The tree has a straight trunk with a grayish-brown bark that can be smooth or rough. The leaves are pinnate, with 4-6…
Krameriaceae
Krameriaceae
Description Krameriaceae is a family of flowering plants that is commonly known as the rhatany family. This family includes only one genus, Krameria, which comprises around 18 species of perennial shrubs found in arid regions of North, Central, and South America. The plants in this family have been used for centuries by indigenous people for medicinal purposes, and their roots…
Kalanchoe Ceratophylla
Kalanchoe Ceratophylla
Description Kalanchoe Ceratophylla is a stunning succulent plant that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. Native to Madagascar, it is also known as the Madagascar Kalanchoe or the Madagascar Split-Top Kalanchoe. This plant is characterized by its long, narrow, and pointed green leaves that have a somewhat waxy texture. Its leaves can grow up to 10 cm in length and 2.5…
Kerria Japonica Pleniflora
Kerria Japonica Pleniflora
Description Kerria Japonica Pleniflora, also known as Double-Flowered Japanese Kerria, is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is native to Japan but is widely cultivated in many parts of the world because of its attractive, double yellow flowers that bloom in spring. The plant grows up to 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide, and its…