Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
killipii
ID:
658104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiehler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 2: 106 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657436

Common Names

  • Drymonia killipii
  • Killipii Drymonia
  • Killipii

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Description

Drymonia killipii (also called Killip's Drymonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a small, epiphytic shrub with ovate to lanceolate leaves and white to pink flowers. It is native to Central America and northern South America, where it grows in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Drymonia killipii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Drymonia killipii is white and has a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drymonia killipii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Drymonia killipii

Drymonia killipii is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Drymonia killipii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drymonia killipii?

Drymonia killipii

What is the natural habitat of Drymonia killipii?

Tropical rainforests of Ecuador and Colombia

What are the common names of Drymonia killipii?

Killip's Drymonia, Killip's Velvet Plant

Species in the Drymonia genus

Drymonia tomentulifera, Drymonia aciculata, Drymonia affinis, Drymonia alloplectoides, Drymonia ambonensis, Drymonia anisophylla, Drymonia antherocycla, Drymonia brochidodroma, Drymonia candida, Drymonia chiribogana, Drymonia coccinea, Drymonia conchocalyx, Drymonia coriacea, Drymonia crassa, Drymonia crenatiloba, Drymonia dodsonii, Drymonia doratostyla, Drymonia dressleri, Drymonia ecuadorensis, Drymonia erythroloma, Drymonia fimbriata, Drymonia flavida, Drymonia foliacea, Drymonia folsomii, Drymonia glandulosa, Drymonia guatemalensis, Drymonia hansteiniana, Drymonia hoppii, Drymonia killipii, Drymonia laciniosa, Drymonia lanceolata, Drymonia macrantha, Drymonia macrophylla, Drymonia microcalyx, Drymonia microphylla, Drymonia mortoniana, Drymonia multiflora, Drymonia oinochrophylla, Drymonia oxysepala, Drymonia parviflora, Drymonia peltata, Drymonia pendula, Drymonia pilifera, Drymonia psila, Drymonia psilocalyx, Drymonia pudica, Drymonia pulchra, Drymonia punctulata, Drymonia rhodoloma, Drymonia rubra,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2778676: Based on the initial data import
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.