Abolboda killipii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
killipii
ID:
337631
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lasser
Source:
wcs
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 9: 178 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336963
Common Names
- Abolboda killipii
- Killipii Abolboda
- Abolboda Killipii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abolboda killipii (also called 'Killip's Abolboda', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Central and South America. It has a single, erect, leathery leaf and a single, nodding, yellow-green flower. It is found in wet, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Abolboda killipii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abolboda killipii has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Abolboda killipii is best done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are well established. Propagation can also be done by cuttings taken from the tips of stems in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Abolboda killipii
Abolboda killipii can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Abolboda killipii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abolboda killipii?
Abolboda killipii
What are the common names of Abolboda killipii?
No common names are known for Abolboda killipii
Where is Abolboda killipii found?
Abolboda killipii is found in the Amazon rainforest of Peru and Brazil
Species in the Abolboda genus
Abolboda abbreviata, Abolboda acaulis, Abolboda acicularis, Abolboda americana, Abolboda bella, Abolboda ciliata, Abolboda dunstervillei, Abolboda ebracteata, Abolboda egleri, Abolboda glomerata, Abolboda grandis, Abolboda killipii, Abolboda linearifolia, Abolboda macrostachya, Abolboda neblinae, Abolboda paniculata, Abolboda poarchon, Abolboda pulchella, Abolboda scabrida, Abolboda sprucei, Abolboda uniflora, Abolboda granularis,
Species in the Xyridaceae family
Abolboda abbreviata, Abolboda acaulis, Abolboda acicularis, Abolboda americana, Abolboda bella, Abolboda ciliata, Abolboda dunstervillei, Abolboda ebracteata, Abolboda egleri, Abolboda glomerata, Abolboda grandis, Abolboda killipii, Abolboda linearifolia, Abolboda macrostachya, Abolboda neblinae, Abolboda paniculata, Abolboda poarchon, Abolboda pulchella, Abolboda scabrida, Abolboda sprucei, Abolboda uniflora, Abolboda granularis, Achlyphila disticha, Aratitiyopea lopezii, Orectanthe ptaritepuiana, Orectanthe sceptrum, Xyris aberdarica, Xyris acrophila, Xyris affinis, Xyris albescens, Xyris almae, Xyris ambigua, Xyris amorimii, Xyris anceps, Xyris andina, Xyris angularis, Xyris angustifolia, Xyris anisophylla, Xyris apureana, Xyris aquatica, Xyris aracamunae, Xyris arachnoidea, Xyris araracuarae, Xyris archeri, Xyris aristata, Xyris asperula, Xyris asterotricha, Xyris atrata, Xyris atriceps, Xyris atrovirida,
References
Tobías Lasser (1911-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lasser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:22-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.