Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
mabiodes
ID:
560596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danser

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg ser. III, x. 303 (1929).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559928



Common Names

  • Baratranthus mabiodes
  • Mabiodes Baratranthus
  • Mabiodes Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus mabaeoides Trimen [unknown]

Description

Baratranthus mabiodes (also called Baratranthus mabiodes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it grows in humid forests and meadows. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Baratranthus mabiodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Baratranthus mabiodes is white, tubular with five petals, seed is small and round, and seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baratranthus mabiodes is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the fall or spring. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Baratranthus mabiodes

Baratranthus mabiodes can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Baratranthus mabiodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baratranthus mabiodes?

Baratranthus mabiodes

What is the common name of Baratranthus mabiodes?

Mabiodes Baratranthus

What is the natural habitat of Baratranthus mabiodes?

It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, open forests and grasslands.

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