Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 4: 282 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982624
Common Names
- Hoffmannia Killipii
- Killipii Hoffmannia
- Hoffmannia False-Mint
Description
Hoffmannia killipii (also called 'Killip's Hoffmannia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hoffmannia killipii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin conditions and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hoffmannia killipii is a small, white or yellowish-white, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoffmannia killipii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of new growth and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Hoffmannia killipii
Hoffmannia killipii can be found in Mexico.
Species in the Hoffmannia genus
Hoffmannia guerrerensis,
Hoffmannia oaxacensis,
Hoffmannia lindenii,
Hoffmannia stephaniae,
Hoffmannia hidalgensis,
Hoffmannia silviarum,
Hoffmannia aggregata,
Hoffmannia amplexifolia,
Hoffmannia apodantha,
Hoffmannia arborescens,
Hoffmannia areolata,
Hoffmannia aroensis,
Hoffmannia asclepiadea,
Hoffmannia asperula,
Hoffmannia australis,
Hoffmannia bernardii,
Hoffmannia bullata,
Hoffmannia caripensis,
Hoffmannia cauliflora,
Hoffmannia cercidifolia,
Hoffmannia congesta,
Hoffmannia conzattii,
Hoffmannia coronata,
Hoffmannia cryptoneura,
Hoffmannia cuneatissima,
Hoffmannia davidsoniae,
Hoffmannia dichroantha,
Hoffmannia discolor,
Hoffmannia dotae,
Hoffmannia duckei,
Hoffmannia dwyeri,
Hoffmannia ecuatoriana,
Hoffmannia excelsa,
Hoffmannia fortunensis,
Hoffmannia gentryi,
Hoffmannia gesnerioides,
Hoffmannia ghiesbreghtii,
Hoffmannia glabra,
Hoffmannia hammelii,
Hoffmannia hondurensis,
Hoffmannia huehueteca,
Hoffmannia inamoena,
Hoffmannia ixtlanensis,
Hoffmannia josefina,
Hoffmannia killipii,
Hoffmannia kirkbridei,
Hoffmannia larensis,
Hoffmannia latifolia,
Hoffmannia laxa,
Hoffmannia liesneriana,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,