Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
tro
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Königl.-Baier. Bot. Ges. Regensburg 3: 302 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250299
Common Names
- Borororum
- Sparattanthelium
- Mistletoe
Description
Sparattanthelium borororum (also called Bororo Sparattanthelium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Sparattanthelium borororum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach ache, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sparattanthelium borororum has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sparattanthelium borororum is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Sparattanthelium borororum
Sparattanthelium borororum is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Sparattanthelium borororum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sparattanthelium borororum?
Sparattanthelium borororum
What is the common name of Sparattanthelium borororum?
Bororo Sparattanthelium
What is the natural habitat of Sparattanthelium borororum?
It is native to South America, where it grows in moist forests and thickets.
Species in the Sparattanthelium genus
Sparattanthelium bororum,
Sparattanthelium amazonum,
Sparattanthelium septentrionale,
Sparattanthelium uncigerum,
Sparattanthelium acreanum,
Sparattanthelium atrum,
Sparattanthelium botocudorum,
Sparattanthelium tarapotanum,
Sparattanthelium tupiniquinorum,
Sparattanthelium glabrum,
Sparattanthelium burchellii,
Sparattanthelium guianense,
Sparattanthelium borororum,
Sparattanthelium wonotoboense,
Sparattanthelium aruakorum,
Species in the Hernandiaceae family
Gyrocarpus americanus,
Gyrocarpus angustifolius,
Gyrocarpus hababensis,
Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius,
Gyrocarpus mocinoi,
Hernandia beninensis,
Hernandia bivalvis,
Hernandia catalpifolia,
Hernandia cordigera,
Hernandia cubensis,
Hernandia didymantha,
Hernandia drakeana,
Hernandia guianensis,
Hernandia jamaicensis,
Hernandia moerenhoutiana,
Hernandia nukuhivensis,
Hernandia nymphaeifolia,
Hernandia obovata,
Hernandia olivacea,
Hernandia papuana,
Hernandia rostrata,
Hernandia sonora,
Hernandia stenura,
Hernandia temarii,
Hernandia hammelii,
Hernandia voyroni,
Hernandia mascarenensis,
Hernandia lychnifera,
Hernandia wendtii,
Hernandia albiflora,
Hernandia stokesii,
Illigera cava,
Illigera appendiculata,
Illigera elegans,
Illigera gammiei,
Illigera megaptera,
Illigera pentaphylla,
Illigera pierrei,
Illigera pulchra,
Illigera thorelii,
Illigera vespertilio,
Illigera villosa,
Illigera madagascariensis,
Illigera orbiculata,
Illigera cordata,
Illigera nervosa,
Illigera grandiflora,
Illigera rhodantha,
Illigera glabra,
Illigera pseudoparviflora,