Oryctanthus grandis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandis
ID:
1075675
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 95: 518 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075013
Common Names
- Grandis
- Oryctanthus
- Grandis Oryctanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oryctanthus grandis (also called Grand Oryctanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Loasaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It grows in humid montane forests and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Oryctanthus grandis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oryctanthus grandis are white and tubular. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oryctanthus grandis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Pruning is recommended to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Oryctanthus grandis
Oryctanthus grandis can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19101523: Based on the initial data import
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.