Status:
valid
Authors:
Mathias & Constance
Source:
tro
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 23: 421 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252873
Common Names
- Niphogeton killipiana
- Killipiana Niphogeton
- Killipiana Waterwort
Description
Niphogeton killipiana (also called Killip's Niphogeton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to tropical regions in South America. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Niphogeton killipiana is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Niphogeton killipiana has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Niphogeton killipiana can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and planted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Niphogeton killipiana
Niphogeton killipiana is native to the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Niphogeton killipiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Niphogeton killipiana?
Niphogeton killipiana
What is the natural habitat of Niphogeton killipiana?
It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
What is the flowering season of Niphogeton killipiana?
It flowers in the summer months.
Species in the Niphogeton genus
Niphogeton scaber,
Niphogeton lingula,
Niphogeton chirripoi,
Niphogeton kalbreyeri,
Niphogeton colombiana,
Niphogeton dissecta,
Niphogeton pusilla,
Niphogeton ternata,
Niphogeton scabra,
Niphogeton azorelloides,
Niphogeton magna,
Niphogeton stricta,
Niphogeton sprucei,
Niphogeton glaucescens,
Niphogeton boliviana,
Niphogeton fruticosa,
Niphogeton cleefii,
Niphogeton josei,
Niphogeton killipiana,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,