Sparattanthelium guianense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guianense
ID:
1250960
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sandwith
Source:
tro
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932: 225 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250298
Common Names
- Guianense
- Sparattanthelium
- Mistletoe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sparattanthelium guianense (also called Guianese 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 guianense 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 guianense has yellow and orange flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sparattanthelium guianense 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 guianense
Sparattanthelium guianense is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Sparattanthelium guianense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sparattanthelium guianense?
Sparattanthelium guianense
What is the common name of Sparattanthelium guianense?
Guianan Sparattanthelium
What is the natural habitat of Sparattanthelium guianense?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50154949: Based on the initial data import
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.