Piptadenia killipii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
killipii
ID:
169072
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Macbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.13(3): 103 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168401
Common Names
- Killip's Piptadenia
- Killip's Piptadenia Tree
- Piptadenia Killipii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Piptadenia killipii (also called false koa, among many other common names) is a tree native to tropical South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Piptadenia killipii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and musical instruments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Piptadenia killipii var. cacaophila G.P.LewisPiptadenia killipii var. killipii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piptadenia killipii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Piptadenia killipii can be propagated from seeds, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Piptadenia killipii
Piptadenia killipii is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, native to Central and South America.
Piptadenia killipii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piptadenia killipii?
Piptadenia killipii
What type of plant is Piptadenia killipii?
Tree
Where is Piptadenia killipii found?
Central America
Species in the Piptadenia genus
Piptadenia adiantoides, Piptadenia gonoacantha, Piptadenia killipii, Piptadenia paniculata, Piptadenia pteroclada, Piptadenia robusta, Piptadenia uliginosa, Piptadenia weberbaueri, Piptadenia laxipinna, Piptadenia micracantha, Piptadenia ramosissima, Piptadenia trisperma, Piptadenia affinis, Piptadenia peruviana, Piptadenia uaupensis, Piptadenia floribunda, Piptadenia minutiflora, Piptadenia anolidurus, Piptadenia buchtienii, Piptadenia cuzcoensis, Piptadenia imatacae, Piptadenia irwinii, Piptadenia santosii, Piptadenia amazonica, Piptadenia boliviana, Piptadenia macradenia, Piptadenia retusa, Piptadenia voronoffii,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Piptadenia killipii J.F.Macbr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.