Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Picramniales
Genus:
Species:
killipii
ID:
1141024

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Macbr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 13(3): 698 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140362



Common Names

  • Killip's Picramnia
  • Picramnia killipii
  • Killip's Bitterbush


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Description

Picramnia killipii (also called Killip's Picramnia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree native to Central America and parts of South America. It typically grows to a height of 10-15 meters, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are simple and its flowers are yellow-green. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Picramnia killipii is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Picramnia killipii are white and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Picramnia killipii

Picramnia killipii can be found in Central and South America, including in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Species in the Picramnia genus

Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris, Picramnia excelsa, Picramnia andrade-limae, Picramnia thomasii, Picramnia coccinea,

Species in the Picramniaceae family

Alvaradoa amorphoides, Alvaradoa arborescens, Alvaradoa haitiensis, Alvaradoa jamaicensis, Alvaradoa lewisii, Alvaradoa subovata, Nothotalisia cancellata, Nothotalisia piranii, Nothotalisia peruviana, Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris,

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