Loranthus tanakae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tanakae
ID:
1225100
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch. & Sav.
Source:
tro
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. 2: 482 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224438
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Loranthus tanakae (also called Tanakae Loranthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Loranthaceae family. It is native to China. It is found in tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Loranthus tanakae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Loranthus tanakae is a small, yellowish-white, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Loranthus tanakae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.
Where to Find Loranthus tanakae
Loranthus tanakae can be found in China, India, and Japan.
Loranthus tanakae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Loranthus tanakae?
Loranthus tanakae
What are the common names of Loranthus tanakae?
Tanaka's Mistletoe and Japanese Mistletoe
What are the uses of Loranthus tanakae?
Ornamental, medicinal, and culinary
Species in the Loranthus 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 tro-50041454: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.