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Kelleria
Kelleria
Description Kelleria is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae. It consists of only two recognized species: Kelleria kotschyana and Kelleria turkmenorum. These plants are native to Central Asia and are known for their beautiful flowers that bloom in shades of pink, purple, and white. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Malvales…
Kerria
Kerria
Description Kerria is a beautiful deciduous shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea, but it is widely cultivated in other parts of the world due to its unique beauty. This plant is also known as Japanese rose, Easter rose, or yellow rose of Texas. It can grow up to 10 feet tall…
Kniphofia Royal Standard
Kniphofia Royal Standard
Description Kniphofia Royal Standard is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. It is also commonly known as red hot poker, torch lily or poker plant. This plant is native to South Africa and has long, narrow leaves that grow from a basal rosette. The leaves are green in color and can grow up to 1.5 meters…
Kummerowia Stipulacea
Kummerowia Stipulacea
Description Kummerowia Stipulacea, also known as Korean lespedeza, is a perennial plant that belongs to the legume family. It is native to East Asia and is commonly found in Korea, China, and Japan. This plant has been introduced to North America and is now widely grown as a forage crop and as an ornamental plant. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom…
Karrabina Benthamiana
Karrabina Benthamiana
Description Karrabina Benthamiana, commonly known as the Bentham’s Karrabina, is a shrub species that belongs to the family Proteaceae. It is endemic to the southwestern region of Western Australia and can grow up to 1-3 meters in height. The plant produces small yellow flowers that bloom in the winter season. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida…
Kiggelaria
Kiggelaria
Description Kiggelaria is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs native to southern Africa. The most commonly known species is Kiggelaria africana, which is also referred to as the wild peach or umkhiwa. Kiggelaria is a popular ornamental plant, prized for its attractive foliage and its ability to grow in a variety of conditions. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae…
Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana Simone
Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana Simone
Description Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana Simone, commonly known as Flaming Katy, is a flowering succulent that belongs to the Crassulaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is widely grown as a houseplant due to its vibrant and long-lasting blooms. The plant features fleshy, dark green, and glossy leaves that grow in a rosette formation, and it can reach a height of…
Koeleria Eriostachya
Koeleria Eriostachya
Description Koeleria Eriostachya is a type of grass that is native to North America. This plant is also known as Junegrass due to its blooming period in June. It is an attractive ornamental grass that is commonly grown in gardens and landscapes for its beautiful foliage and flowers. Koeleria Eriostachya can grow up to 2 feet in height and 1.5…
Kissenia
Kissenia
Description Kissenia is a plant species that belongs to the family of Melastomataceae. It is a tropical plant that is native to the Amazon rainforest and other tropical regions in South America. Kissenia is a small, evergreen shrub that is known for its beautiful flowers and leaves. The plant’s flowers are pink, purple, or white and have a unique shape,…
Kalanchoe
Kalanchoe
Description Kalanchoe is a genus of about 125 species of tropical, succulent plants native to Madagascar and tropical Africa. These plants are popular for their colorful and long-lasting flowers that bloom in clusters of small, bell-shaped blossoms. They come in a variety of colors, including pink, red, yellow, orange, and white, and are often used as ornamental plants in gardens,…