Dactylanthus taylorii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taylorii
ID:
637476
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 22: 425 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636808
Common Names
- Dactylanthus taylorii
- Taylor's Dactylanthus
- Taylor's Dactylanthus Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dactylanthus taylorii (also called Woodrose, among many other common names) is a parasitic flowering plant native to New Zealand. It grows to a height of 10–20 cm and has a creeping rhizome. It is found in temperate forests at altitudes of 500–1,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Dactylanthus taylorii is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The plant is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. It is drought-tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dactylanthus taylorii are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Dactylanthus taylorii is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is propagated from seed. The seeds are sown in a nursery bed and the seedlings are transplanted to the field when they are about one year old.
Where to Find Dactylanthus taylorii
Dactylanthus taylorii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Dactylanthus taylorii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dactylanthus taylorii?
Dactylanthus taylorii
What is the natural habitat of Dactylanthus taylorii?
Grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands
What are the common names of Dactylanthus taylorii?
Taylor's Dactylanthus
Species in the Dactylanthus genus
Species in the Balanophoraceae family
Balanophora abbreviata, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora elongata, Balanophora fargesii, Balanophora fungosa, Balanophora harlandii, Balanophora involucrata, Balanophora japonica, Balanophora latisepala, Balanophora laxiflora, Balanophora lowii, Balanophora nipponica, Balanophora papuana, Balanophora polyandra, Balanophora reflexa, Balanophora subcupularis, Balanophora tobiracola, Balanophora wilderi, Balanophora yakushimensis, Balanophora coralliformis, Chlamydophytum aphyllum, Corynaea crassa, Dactylanthus taylorii, Ditepalanthus afzelii, Ditepalanthus malagasicus, Hachettea austrocaledonica, Helosis cayennensis, Helosis ruficeps, Helosis antillensis, Langsdorffia papuana, Langsdorffia hypogaea, Langsdorffia heterotepala, Langsdorffia malagasica, Lathrophytum peckoltii, Lophophytum rizzoi, Lophophytum weddellii, Lophophytum mirabile, Lophophytum pyramidale, Mystropetalon thomii, Ombrophytum peruvianum, Ombrophytum subterraneum, Ombrophytum violaceum, Ombrophytum microlepis, Ombrophytum guayanense, Rhopalocnemis phalloides, Sarcophyte sanguinea, Sarcophyte piriei, Scybalium jamaicense, Scybalium depressum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2755201: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.