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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…
Karelinia
Karelinia
Description Karelinia is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Asteraceae. It is native to Central Asia and is commonly found in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The genus was named after Grigory Karelin, a Russian botanist who was known for his extensive studies on the flora of Central Asia. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae…
Kennedia Nigricans
Kennedia Nigricans
Description Kennedia Nigricans, commonly known as Black Coral Pea or Dusky Coral Pea, is a beautiful plant that belongs to the pea family Fabaceae. It is native to the eastern coast of Australia, where it grows naturally in sandy soils, rocky outcrops, and forests. The plant is a vigorous climber that can reach up to 6 meters in height, with…
Kalanchoe Orgyalis
Kalanchoe Orgyalis
Description Kalanchoe Orgyalis, also known as Copper Spoons or Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe, is a succulent plant native to Madagascar. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Saxifragales Family Crassulaceae Genus Kalanchoe Appearance Kalanchoe Orgyalis has distinctive copper-colored leaves covered in fine fuzz. The leaves are spoon-shaped and grow up to 6 inches long. The plant can…
Kleinia Neriifolia
Kleinia Neriifolia
Description Kleinia Neriifolia is a succulent plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant has a slender stem and long, narrow leaves that grow up to 20 cm in length. The leaves are green and have a waxy texture. The plant produces small, yellow flowers that bloom in clusters at the end of the stem. Kleinia Neriifolia is native…
Kosteletzkya Pentacarpos
Kosteletzkya Pentacarpos
Description Kosteletzkya Pentacarpos, commonly known as seashore mallow, is a flowering plant species in the mallow family. It is native to North America and can be found growing in salt marshes, dunes, and along coastal areas. The plant has a shrubby growth habit and can reach a height of 3-4 feet. The leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate in shape.…
Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana Kerinci
Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana Kerinci
Description Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana Kerinci, also called Flaming Katy, is a succulent plant native to Madagascar. It belongs to the Crassulaceae family and is a popular houseplant due to its colorful and long-lasting blooms. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Eudicots Order Saxifragales Family Crassulaceae Genus Kalanchoe Appearance The Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana Kerinci has oval-shaped leaves that are dark…