Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
tehuacacensis
ID:
1251328

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Engl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. Nachtr. zu III: 135 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250666



Common Names

  • Oryctanthus
  • Tasselflower
  • Tasselweed


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Description

Oryctanthus tehuacacensis (also called Tehuacan Oryctanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oryctanthus tehuacacensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, fever, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oryctanthus tehuacacensis has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oryctanthus tehuacacensis is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems and leaves, and by division of the plant.

Where to Find Oryctanthus tehuacacensis

Oryctanthus tehuacacensis can be found in 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 tro-50156821: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.