Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
killipii
ID:
1045723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 22: 137 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045061



Common Names

  • Sanchezia killipii
  • Killipii Sanchezia
  • Killip's Sanchezia


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Description

Sanchezia killipii (also called 'Killipii Sanchezia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has long, thin, green leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Sanchezia killipii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and is known for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sanchezia killipii has white, tubular flowers with five petals and yellow throats. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Where to Find Sanchezia killipii

Sanchezia killipii is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates in areas with plenty of moisture and sunlight. It is often found in gardens and parks.

Species in the Sanchezia genus

Sanchezia parvibracteata, Sanchezia fosteri, Sanchezia siraensis, Sanchezia coleifolia, Sanchezia filamentosa, Sanchezia klugii, Sanchezia loranthifolia, Sanchezia ovata, Sanchezia pedicellata, Sanchezia pulchra, Sanchezia rhodochroa, Sanchezia sanmartinensis, Sanchezia sylvestris, Sanchezia tigrina, Sanchezia williamsii, Sanchezia woytkowskii, Sanchezia aurantiaca, Sanchezia aurea, Sanchezia coccinea, Sanchezia conferta, Sanchezia dasia, Sanchezia ferreyrae, Sanchezia killipii, Sanchezia lasia, Sanchezia lispa, Sanchezia oblonga, Sanchezia punicea, Sanchezia rosea, Sanchezia rubriflora, Sanchezia scandens, Sanchezia sprucei, Sanchezia tarapotensis, Sanchezia villosa, Sanchezia xantha, Sanchezia longiflora, Sanchezia sericea, Sanchezia ecuadorensis, Sanchezia lampra, Sanchezia parviflora, Sanchezia macrocnemis, Sanchezia wurdackii, Sanchezia putumayensis, Sanchezia munita, Sanchezia thinophila,

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.