Ileostylus micranthus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micranthus
ID:
729831
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tiegh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 41: 25 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729164
Common Names
- Ileostylus micranthus
- Small-flowered Ileostylus
- Small-flowered False Coral
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- Loranthus aucklandicus Engl. [unknown]
Description
Ileostylus micranthus (also called Small-flowered Ileostylus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ileostylus micranthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ileostylus micranthus has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, rounded and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
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Ileostylus micranthus is a perennial plant native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed sown in spring or autumn, or by cuttings taken in summer.
Where to Find Ileostylus micranthus
Ileostylus micranthus is native to Central and South America, particularly in Colombia and Ecuador.
Ileostylus micranthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ileostylus micranthus?
Ileostylus micranthus
What type of plant is Ileostylus micranthus?
It is a flowering plant
What is the natural habitat of Ileostylus micranthus?
It is native to tropical Africa
Species in the Ileostylus 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
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:548834-1: Based on the initial data import