Oryctanthus minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
747529
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 61: 152 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746862
Common Names
- Oryctanthus minor
- Lesser Oryctanthus
- Smaller Oryctanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oryctanthus minor (also called 'Small Oryctanthus', among many other common names) is a perennial, woody, twining vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, in open woodlands, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Oryctanthus minor is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a source of timber and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oryctanthus minor has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oryctanthus minor is a perennial evergreen shrub that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Where to Find Oryctanthus minor
Oryctanthus minor is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.
Oryctanthus minor FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Oryctanthus minor?
Oryctanthus minor is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the size of Oryctanthus minor?
Oryctanthus minor is a small species, with leaves reaching up to 10 cm in length.
What is the color of Oryctanthus minor?
Oryctanthus minor has greenish-yellow leaves with red veins.
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
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77103922-1: Based on the initial data import