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Description Kaempferia Galanga, commonly known as Galangal, is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the ginger family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is widely used in traditional medicine and cuisine in the region. The plant has a distinct aroma and taste, which is similar to ginger but with a more pungent and earthy flavor. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…

Description Kraussia Floribunda, also known as the Wild Gardenia or Forest Gardenia, is a beautiful evergreen shrub that belongs to the Rubiaceae family. It is native to southern Africa and can grow up to 5 meters in height. This plant is highly valued for its fragrant and showy flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. Taxonomic Information Domain…

Description Kemulariella is a genus of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae. It is a small genus with only two known species, Kemulariella ramulosa and Kemulariella trichantha. These rare plants are native to the rainforests of Borneo and have gained popularity among plant enthusiasts for their unique and exotic appearance. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida…

Description Kalanchoe Blossfeldiana, also known as Flaming Katy, is a popular succulent plant in the Crassulaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is widely cultivated as a houseplant due to its attractive and long-lasting flowers. The plant grows up to 30 cm in height and has thick, fleshy leaves that are oval-shaped and dark green in color. The flowers…

Description Koelpinia Linearis is a small, bushy plant native to the deserts of North America. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is also known as White Tackstem. This plant is known for its delicate, white, and yellow flowers that bloom from late spring to fall. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Asteraceae…

Description Kelleria Dieffenbachii, also known as the New Zealand Dwarf Flax, is a small perennial plant native to New Zealand. It belongs to the Laxmanniaceae family and is a popular ornamental plant due to its striking foliage and low maintenance requirements. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Monocots Order Asparagales Family Laxmanniaceae Genus Kelleria Appearance Kelleria Dieffenbachii…

Description Kitagawia is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Gesneriaceae. This plant is native to the Philippines and is known for its beautiful, vibrant flowers that come in shades of pink, purple, and red. The genus was named in honor of Japanese botanist, Makoto Kitagawa.There are currently 10 known species of Kitagawia, each with unique characteristics…

Description Kniphofia Buchananii, commonly known as the Buchanan’s red hot poker or the flame lily, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Asphodelaceae family. This plant is native to the grasslands of South Africa and is widely cultivated for its ornamental value. It grows up to 1.2 meters in height and produces vibrant red-orange flowers that bloom in…

Description Kohleria Inaequalis Var. Ocellata is a flowering plant that belongs to the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to South America, specifically in Peru and Ecuador. It is a perennial plant that can grow up to 30 cm tall and 60 cm wide. Kohleria Inaequalis Var. Ocellata has oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color with purple veins. Its…

Description Krameria is a genus of perennial shrubs that are native to the southwestern United States, Mexico, and South America. They are known for their unique and intricate flowers, which bloom in shades of pink, purple, and white. Krameria is commonly used in traditional medicine to treat a range of conditions, including diarrhea, dysentery, and respiratory infections. Taxonomic Information Domain…