Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
killipii
ID:
609460

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Ståhl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 107: 28 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608792

Common Names

  • Clavija Killipii
  • Killipii Clavija
  • Clavija of Killipii

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Description

Clavija killipii (also called Killip's Clavija, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Xyridaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil. It grows in wet and marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Clavija killipii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clavija killipii has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clavija killipii is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are well established.

Where to Find Clavija killipii

Clavija killipii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia.

Clavija killipii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clavija killipii?

Clavija killipii

What is the common name of Clavija killipii?

Killip's Clavija

Where is Clavija killipii found?

Clavija killipii is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Species in the Clavija genus

Clavija biborrana, Clavija caloneura, Clavija cardenasii, Clavija cauliflora, Clavija clavata, Clavija colombiana, Clavija costaricana, Clavija domingensis, Clavija eggersiana, Clavija elliptica, Clavija engelsii, Clavija euerganea, Clavija fernandezii, Clavija fusca, Clavija grandis, Clavija harlingii, Clavija hookeri, Clavija imatacae, Clavija jelskii, Clavija kalbreyeri, Clavija killipii, Clavija lancifolia, Clavija laplanadae, Clavija latifolia, Clavija lehmannii, Clavija leucocraspeda, Clavija longifolia, Clavija macrocarpa, Clavija macrophylla, Clavija membranacea, Clavija mezii, Clavija minor, Clavija myrmeciocarpa, Clavija neglecta, Clavija nutans, Clavija obtusifolia, Clavija ornata, Clavija parvula, Clavija peruviana, Clavija plumbea, Clavija poeppigii, Clavija procera, Clavija pubens, Clavija pungens, Clavija repanda, Clavija rodekiana, Clavija sanctae-martae, Clavija serratifolia, Clavija spinosa, Clavija subandina,

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2724927: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Ståhl (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Ståhl' in the authors string.