Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
killipii
ID:
1044747

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 21: 149 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044085



Common Names

  • Mendoncia Killipii
  • Killipii Mendoncia
  • Killipii Plume


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Description

Mendoncia killipii (also called 'Killip's Mendoncia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America and South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink. It grows in moist and wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mendoncia killipii is a tropical plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mendoncia killipii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mendoncia killipii can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil, and cuttings should be taken in spring or summer. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Mendoncia killipii

Mendoncia killipii is native to Mexico and Central America.

Species in the Mendoncia genus

Mendoncia puberula, Mendoncia vellozoana, Mendoncia villosa, Mendoncia williamsii, Mendoncia zarucchii, Mendoncia multiflora, Mendoncia hoffmannseggiana, Mendoncia tovarensis, Mendoncia antioquiensis, Mendoncia brenesii, Mendoncia bahiensis, Mendoncia bivalvis, Mendoncia albiflora, Mendoncia lindaviana, Mendoncia caquetensis, Mendoncia glabrescens, Mendoncia guatemalensis, Mendoncia blanchetiana, Mendoncia gilgiana, Mendoncia cuatrecasasii, Mendoncia cardonae, Mendoncia coccinea, Mendoncia coriacea, Mendoncia gilva, Mendoncia garciae, Mendoncia lindavii, Mendoncia leucantha, Mendoncia steyermarkii, Mendoncia tetragona, Mendoncia sprucei, Mendoncia phalacra, Mendoncia phytocrenoides, Mendoncia microchlamys, Mendoncia pennellii, Mendoncia mutisii, Mendoncia neblinensis, Mendoncia obovata, Mendoncia odorata, Mendoncia mirabilis, Mendoncia retusa, Mendoncia rizziniana, Mendoncia rosea, Mendoncia costaricana, Mendoncia crenata, Mendoncia gigas, Mendoncia glabra, Mendoncia killipii, Mendoncia klugii, Mendoncia litoralis, Mendoncia mollis,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.