Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Species:
wonotoboense
ID:
1250962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 25: 44 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250300



Common Names

  • Wonotoboense
  • Sparattanthelium
  • Mistletoe


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Description

Sparattanthelium wonotoboense (also called Wonotobo 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 wonotoboense 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 wonotoboense 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Sparattanthelium wonotoboense 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 wonotoboense

Sparattanthelium wonotoboense is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Sparattanthelium wonotoboense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sparattanthelium wonotoboense?

Sparattanthelium wonotoboense

What is the common name of Sparattanthelium wonotoboense?

Wonotobo Sparattanthelium

What is the natural habitat of Sparattanthelium wonotoboense?

It is native to South America, where it grows in moist forests and thickets.

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,