Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compacta
ID:
836530

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Killick) Bräuchler, Heubl & Doroszenko

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 157: 584 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835865



Common Names

  • Killickia compacta
  • Compacta Killickia
  • Compact Killickia


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Description

Killickia compacta (also called Compact Killickia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Killickia compacta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Killickia compacta is a small, white, cup-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with twenty-two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Killickia compacta is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Killickia compacta

Killickia compacta is native to South Africa.

Killickia compacta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Killickia compacta?

Killickia compacta

What is the natural habitat of Killickia compacta?

Killickia compacta is found in the tropical forests of South America.

What is the flowering season of Killickia compacta?

The flowering season of Killickia compacta is from late spring to early summer.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-373126: Based on the initial data import
Donald Joseph Boomer Killick (1926-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killick' in the authors string.
Anton Doroszenko (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doroszenko' in the authors string.
Christian Bräuchler (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bräuchler' in the authors string.
Günther Heubl (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heubl' in the authors string.