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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Rizzini
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1984
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Ernstia 24: 6 (1984)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388754
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Oryctanthus costulatus
 - Costulatus Oryctanthus
 - Costulatus Oryctanthus
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Oryctanthus costulatus (also called costulate oryctanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the Oryctanthus genus. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, sunny areas such as fields, meadows, and roadsides. It has a thin stem and small, white flowers.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Oryctanthus costulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flowers of Oryctanthus costulatus are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Oryctanthus costulatus 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 costulatus
                        
                            Oryctanthus costulatus is native to Brazil and can be found in wet forests and savannas.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Oryctanthus costulatus FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Oryctanthus costulatus?
Oryctanthus costulatus
What is the common name of Oryctanthus costulatus?
Ribbed oryctanthus
What is the natural habitat of Oryctanthus costulatus?
It is found in dry, rocky areas of the southwestern United States
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Oryctanthus genus
                        
                            Oryctanthus tehuacanensis, 
Oryctanthus spicatus, 
Oryctanthus phthirusoides, 
Oryctanthus pedunculatus, 
Oryctanthus occidentalis, 
Oryctanthus neurophyllus, 
Oryctanthus florulentus, 
Oryctanthus costulatus, 
Oryctanthus cordifolius, 
Oryctanthus alveolatus, 
Oryctanthus minor, 
Oryctanthus guianensis, 
Oryctanthus grammatus, 
Oryctanthus ovalifolius, 
Oryctanthus asplundii, 
Oryctanthus grandis, 
Oryctanthus tehuacacensis, 
Oryctanthus callicarpus,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,