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Kleinia
Kleinia
Description Kleinia is a genus of succulent plants that belongs to the Asteraceae family. These plants are native to Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. They are known for their striking appearance and are popular among succulent collectors. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Asterales Family Asteraceae Genus Kleinia Appearance Kleinia plants have thick, fleshy…
Kali Tragus Subsp. Tragus
Kali Tragus Subsp. Tragus
Description Kali Tragus Subsp. Tragus, also known as Spiny Saltwort, is a perennial, herbaceous plant that belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia but has spread to other parts of the world, including North America. The plant is commonly found in saline or alkaline soils, and it can grow up to 70 centimeters tall. Taxonomic…
Kunzea Linearis
Kunzea Linearis
Description Kunzea Linearis, also known as the tick bush or white kunzea, is a small evergreen shrub that is native to Australia. It belongs to the family Myrtaceae and is known for its fragrant flowers and foliage. The plant typically grows up to 3 meters tall and has narrow leaves that are around 10 cm long. It produces small white…
Klasea Radiata Subsp. Radiata
Klasea Radiata Subsp. Radiata
Description Klasea Radiata Subsp. Radiata is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to Europe and Asia and is known for its radiant and showy flowers. It is a biennial plant that grows up to 60 cm tall and has a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are deeply lobed and have a…
Kleinhovia Hospita
Kleinhovia Hospita
Description Kleinhovia Hospita, also known as the Forest Poison Tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, including countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The tree produces small, yellow flowers and its fruit is a woody capsule that contains numerous seeds. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum…
Kalanchoe Hildebrandtii
Kalanchoe Hildebrandtii
Description Kalanchoe Hildebrandtii, also known as Silver Teaspoons, is a small succulent plant that is native to Madagascar. It is a member of the Crassulaceae family and is prized for its unique spoon-shaped leaves that are covered in a silvery-white powdery substance. This plant can grow up to 10 inches tall and has small clusters of pink flowers that bloom…
Kedrostis Africana
Kedrostis Africana
Description Kedrostis Africana is a perennial plant that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is native to Africa, where it is commonly found in savannahs and grasslands. The plant has a tuberous root system and grows up to 2 meters long. It has greenish-yellow flowers that bloom in summer, followed by small green fruits. The leaves are heart-shaped, and the…
Klattia Stokoei
Klattia Stokoei
Description Klattia Stokoei, also known as the Stokoe’s Klattia, is a rare and unique plant species that belongs to the family Melastomataceae. This plant is native to the montane rainforests of Ecuador and is known for its distinct characteristics, including its white flowers with purple anthers and its velvety, hairy leaves. The Stokoe’s Klattia is a small, compact plant that…
Koilodepas
Koilodepas
Description Koilodepas is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Acanthaceae. It is native to the Philippines, where it is commonly found in the rainforest understory. The plants in this genus are often cultivated for their beautiful foliage and unique flowers. Koilodepas plants are known for their bright and colorful leaves, which come in various shades of…
Kalmia Latifolia Tiddlywinks
Kalmia Latifolia Tiddlywinks
Description Kalmia Latifolia Tiddlywinks, also known as Mountain Laurel, is a flowering evergreen shrub that belongs to the Ericaceae family. It is native to eastern North America and can grow up to 6-15 feet tall and 5-10 feet wide. It is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and landscaping due to its attractive flowers and foliage.…