Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
podoptera
ID:
749586

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) Kuijt

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Pl. Divers. Evol. 129: 200 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748919



Common Names

  • Passovia Podoptera
  • Podoptera Passovia
  • Passovia Podoptera


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus acutus Pohl ex DC. [unknown]
  • Loranthus podopterus Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Loranthus pterygopus Mart. [unknown]
  • Phthirusa podoptera (Cham. & Schltdl.) Kuijt [unknown]
  • Struthanthus podopterus G.Don [unknown]
  • Struthanthus pterygopus Mart. [unknown]
  • Phthirusa pterygopus (Mart.) Kuijt [unknown]

Description

Passovia podoptera (also called 'Winged-Leaved Passovia', among many other common names) is a perennial vine native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Passovia podoptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Passovia podoptera has white flowers with pink to purple veins and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Passovia podoptera is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Passovia podoptera

Passovia podoptera is native to Central and South America, and can be found in the tropical forests of the region.

Passovia podoptera FAQ

What are the common names of Passovia podoptera?

Common names of Passovia podoptera include the fan palm, fan tree, and fanleaf palm.

What is the natural habitat of Passovia podoptera?

Passovia podoptera is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

How big can Passovia podoptera grow?

Passovia podoptera can grow up to 25 feet tall.

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

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.