Aetanthus validus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
validus
ID:
1327174
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Pl. Divers. Evol. 131: 42 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339628
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aetanthus validus (also called Valid Aetanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Colombia. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aetanthus validus 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 validus has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in clusters in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, woody capsules that contain the seeds. The seedlings of Aetanthus validus 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 validus 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 validus
Aetanthus validus is native to Colombia and can be found in the department of Valle del Cauca.
Aetanthus validus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aetanthus validus?
Aetanthus validus
What type of plant is Aetanthus validus?
Aetanthus validus is a type of shrub plant.
Where does Aetanthus validus grow?
Aetanthus validus 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:77140033-1: Based on the initial data import