Baratranthus productus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
productus
ID:
560598
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tiegh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 41: 501 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000559930
Common Names
- Productive Baratranthus
- Productive Baratranthus Orchid
- Productive Baratranthus Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Loranthus productus King [unknown]
- Cyathiscus productus Tiegh. [unknown]
Description
Baratranthus productus (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and yellow centers. It is native to South Africa and grows in grassland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Baratranthus productus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers, and is also used to attract pollinators to gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Baratranthus productus is white, tubular with five petals, seed is small and round, and seedlings are thin and long.
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Baratranthus productus 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 productus
Baratranthus productus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Baratranthus productus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baratranthus productus?
Baratranthus productus
What is the common name of Baratranthus productus?
Productive Baratranthus
What is the natural habitat of Baratranthus productus?
It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, open forests and grasslands.
Species in the Baratranthus genus
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-2669587: Based on the initial data import
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.