Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
odorata
ID:
510168

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Rajasek.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 31: 184 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509500



Common Names

  • Helixanthera Odorata
  • Fragrant Helixanthera
  • Fragrant Helixanthera Plant


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus hemsleyanus King [unknown]
  • Loranthus hexapetalus Buch.-Ham. ex Schult.f. [unknown]
  • Hyphear hemsleyanum Danser [unknown]
  • Hyphear odoratum Danser [unknown]

Description

Helixanthera odorata (also called Fragrant Helixanthera, among many other common names) is an erect shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and found in open forests, woodlands, and grasslands. Its leaves are linear to lanceolate in shape and its flowers are yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Helixanthera odorata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Helixanthera odorata is white or cream-colored, tubular in shape with 5 petals. The seed is an ovoid-shaped nut with a woody shell. Seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helixanthera odorata is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Helixanthera odorata

Helixanthera odorata is native to South America and can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Helixanthera odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helixanthera odorata?

Helixanthera odorata

What is the common name of Helixanthera odorata?

Fragrant helixanthera

What is the natural habitat of Helixanthera odorata?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Helixanthera genus

Helixanthera lambertiana, Helixanthera odorata, Helixanthera alata, Helixanthera balansae, Helixanthera beccarii, Helixanthera brevicalyx, Helixanthera cleghornii, Helixanthera crassipetala, Helixanthera cylindrica, Helixanthera ensifolia, Helixanthera flabellifolia, Helixanthera hookeriana, Helixanthera huillensis, Helixanthera intermedia, Helixanthera kirkii, Helixanthera lepidophylla, Helixanthera ligustrina, Helixanthera longispicata, Helixanthera mannii, Helixanthera maxwelliana, Helixanthera parasitica, Helixanthera parishii, Helixanthera pulchra, Helixanthera setigera, Helixanthera spathulata, Helixanthera spicata, Helixanthera subalata, Helixanthera sublgustrina, Helixanthera verruculosa, Helixanthera wallichiana, Helixanthera schizocalyx, Helixanthera garciana, Helixanthera woodii, Helixanthera obtusata, Helixanthera periclymenoides, Helixanthera tetrapartita, Helixanthera thomsonii, Helixanthera coccinea, Helixanthera sampsonii, Helixanthera terrestris, Helixanthera guangxiensis, Helixanthera scoriarum, Helixanthera delavayi, Helixanthera sessiliflora,

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Kamatchinadar Rajasekaran (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rajasek.' in the authors string.