Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
ghikae
ID:
1076138

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Volkens & Schweinfurth) M.G.Gilbert

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5: 222 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075476



Common Names

  • Ghika's Oncocalyx
  • Oncocalyx ghikae
  • Ghikae Oncocalyx


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Uses & Benefits

Oncocalyx ghikae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oncocalyx ghikae has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oncocalyx ghikae can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and plant it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C) and should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Oncocalyx ghikae

Oncocalyx ghikae can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.

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-19102350: Based on the initial data import
Michael George Gilbert (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Gilbert' in the authors string.
Georg Volkens (1855-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Volkens' in the authors string.