Oryctanthus tehuacanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tehuacanensis
ID:
389413
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 16b: 174 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388745
Common Names
- Oryctanthus tehuacanensis
- Tehuacanensis Oryctanthus
- Tehuacanensis Oryctanthus
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- Cladocolea tehuacanensis Tiegh. [unknown]
- Loranthus tehuacanensis Oliv. [unknown]
Description
Oryctanthus tehuacanensis (also called Tehuacan 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 tehuacanensis 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 tehuacanensis are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oryctanthus tehuacanensis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and should be planted in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and fertilization to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Oryctanthus tehuacanensis
Oryctanthus tehuacanensis can be found in Mexico, in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Oryctanthus tehuacanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oryctanthus tehuacanensis?
Oryctanthus tehuacanensis
What is the common name of Oryctanthus tehuacanensis?
Tehuacan Oryctanthus
What is the natural habitat of Oryctanthus tehuacanensis?
It is found in tropical forests in 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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:176922-2: Based on the initial data import