Aetanthus tachirensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tachirensis
ID:
1327173
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Pl. Divers. Evol. 131: 40 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339627
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aetanthus tachirensis (also called Tachira Aetanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Venezuela. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aetanthus tachirensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aetanthus tachirensis has small, greenish-yellow flowers that appear in clusters in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, woody capsules that contain the seeds. The seedlings of Aetanthus tachirensis are small and have a single, slender stem with two rows of short, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aetanthus tachirensis is a terrestrial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Aetanthus tachirensis
Aetanthus tachirensis is native to Venezuela and can be found in the state of Táchira.
Aetanthus tachirensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aetanthus tachirensis?
Aetanthus tachirensis
What type of plant is Aetanthus tachirensis?
Aetanthus tachirensis is a type of shrub plant.
Where does Aetanthus tachirensis grow?
Aetanthus tachirensis grows in temperate and subtropical regions of the world.
Species in the Aetanthus genus
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,
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
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140032-1: Based on the initial data import