Oncocalyx kelleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kelleri
ID:
1075537
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) M.G.Gilbert
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5: 222 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074875
Common Names
- Kelleri Oncocalyx
- Kelleri Oncocalyx Vine
- Kelleri Oncocalyx Plant
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Oncocalyx kelleri (also called Keller's Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Loranthaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Oncocalyx kelleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating skin diseases and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oncocalyx kelleri is small, yellowish-green in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Oncocalyx kelleri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer, when temperatures are warm. Plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Oncocalyx kelleri
Oncocalyx kelleri is native to the cloud forests of Guatemala and El Salvador.
Species in the Oncocalyx 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-19101242: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Michael George Gilbert (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Gilbert' in the authors string.