Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
prolongatus
ID:
1043174

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuijt

Source:
tro

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Pl. Divers. Evol. 131: 36 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042512



Common Names

  • Aetanthus prolongatus
  • Long-spurred Aetanthus
  • Prolonged Aetanthus


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Description

Aetanthus prolongatus (also called Prolonged Aetanthus, among many other common names) is a small shrub species that is found in the Yunnan province of China. It is characterized by its erect, simple, and branched stems and has a yellowish-green to greenish-brown color. It grows in humid, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and on tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Aetanthus prolongatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aetanthus prolongatus are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aetanthus prolongatus is a shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Aetanthus prolongatus

Aetanthus prolongatus is native to South America, and is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Peru, and 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,