Ronnbergia killipiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
killipiana
ID:
523914
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 5: 283 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523246
Common Names
- Killipiana Ronnbergia
- Killipiana
- Killipiana Waxberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ronnbergia killipiana (also called Killip's ronnbergia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has glossy, leathery leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in moist woodlands, thickets and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Ronnbergia killipiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ronnbergia killipiana has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ronnbergia killipiana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Ronnbergia killipiana
Ronnbergia killipiana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.
Ronnbergia killipiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ronnbergia killipiana?
Ronnbergia killipiana
What is the common name of Ronnbergia killipiana?
Killipiana
What is the natural habitat of Ronnbergia killipiana?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Ronnbergia genus
Ronnbergia campanulata, Ronnbergia columbiana, Ronnbergia deleonii, Ronnbergia explodens, Ronnbergia hathewayi, Ronnbergia killipiana, Ronnbergia maidifolia, Ronnbergia morreniana, Ronnbergia drakeana, Ronnbergia allenii, Ronnbergia weberbaueri, Ronnbergia wuelfinghoffii, Ronnbergia viridispica, Ronnbergia veitchii, Ronnbergia tonduzii, Ronnbergia subpetiolata, Ronnbergia involucrata, Ronnbergia germinyana, Ronnbergia fraseri, Ronnbergia aciculosa,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,
References
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:222106-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].