Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutea
ID:
836531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bräuchler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 157: 585 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835866

Common Names

  • Killickia lutea
  • Lutea Killickia
  • Lute Killickia

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Description

Killickia lutea (also called Yellow Killickia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub found in South America. It has a spreading habit and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate to narrowly elliptic. It is native to Argentina and is found in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Killickia lutea 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 lutea is a small, white, bell-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-three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Killickia lutea 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 lutea

Killickia lutea is native to South Africa.

Killickia lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Killickia lutea?

Killickia lutea

What is the natural habitat of Killickia lutea?

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

What is the flowering season of Killickia lutea?

The flowering season of Killickia lutea 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-373127: Based on the initial data import
Christian Bräuchler (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bräuchler' in the authors string.