Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
nodosus
ID:
523058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 136 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522390



Common Names

  • Knotted Aetanthus
  • Nodosus Aetanthus
  • Knotted Aetanthus


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Synonyms

  • Desrousseauxia nodosa Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Etubila dichotoma Raf. [unknown]
  • Loranthus nodosus Desr. [unknown]
  • Psittacanthus dichotomus (Ruiz & Pav.) G.Don [unknown]
  • Loranthus dichotomus Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Psittacanthus nodosus (Desr.) G.Don [unknown]

Description

Aetanthus nodosus (also called Knotted Aetanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a trunk up to 6 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States, where it is found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It grows in dry, rocky soils in canyons and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aetanthus nodosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aetanthus nodosus has small, white flowers that are clustered in a head-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aetanthus nodosus is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 8 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the spring.

Where to Find Aetanthus nodosus

Aetanthus nodosus can be found in the tropical rainforest of Colombia.

Aetanthus nodosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aetanthus nodosus?

Aetanthus nodosus

What is the common name of Aetanthus nodosus?

Nodose Mountain Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Aetanthus nodosus?

It grows in rocky areas in the Andes mountains of Colombia

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2624616: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.