Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
alveolatus
ID:
389528

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Kuijt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 95: 504 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388860



Common Names

  • Oryctanthus alveolatus
  • Alveolatus Oryctanthus
  • Alveolatus Star-Fruit


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus amplexicaulis Kunth [unknown]
  • Loranthus alveolatus Kunth [unknown]
  • Loranthus rotundifolius Willd. ex Schult.f. [illegitimate]
  • Oryctanthus laceratus Kuijt [unknown]
  • Oryctanthus botryostachys Eichler [unknown]
  • Oryctanthus amplexicaulis Eichler [unknown]
  • Oryctanthus alveolatus kuijtii Rizzini [unknown]
  • Oryctanthus alveolatus amplexicaulis (Kunth) Rizzini [unknown]
  • Oryctanthes ligustrina Trel. [unknown]
  • Struthanthus amplexicaulis G.Don [unknown]
  • Struthanthus alveolatus G.Don [unknown]
  • Struthanthus rotundifolius Kostel. [unknown]
  • Oryctanthus amazonicus Ule [unknown]
  • Viscum ligustrinum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Oryctanthus ligustrinus Urb. [unknown]
  • Oryctanthus alveolatus alveolatus [unknown]
  • Phoradendron ligustrinum (C.Presl) Eichler [unknown]

Description

Oryctanthus alveolatus (also called Alveolate Oryctanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has an underground tuber and grows in dry grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Oryctanthus alveolatus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oryctanthus alveolatus is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oryctanthus alveolatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized occasionally. Pruning is not necessary.

Where to Find Oryctanthus alveolatus

Oryctanthus alveolatus can be found in Mexico, in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Oryctanthus alveolatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oryctanthus alveolatus?

Oryctanthus alveolatus

What is the common name of Oryctanthus alveolatus?

Alveolate orchid tree

What is the natural habitat of Oryctanthus alveolatus?

Oryctanthus alveolatus is native to the tropical deciduous forests of Mexico.

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 kew-2397459: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.