Status:
valid
Authors:
M.G.Gilbert
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5: 222 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075666
Common Names
- Plicosepalus ogadenensis
- Ogadenensis Plicosepalus
- Ogadenensis Plicosepalus
Description
Plicosepalus ogadenensis (also called Ogaden mistletoe, among many other common names) is a species of mistletoe in the family Loranthaceae. It is a small shrub with large, veined leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and is found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Plicosepalus ogadenensis is a shrub that is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant and can be used to create a privacy screen. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plicosepalus ogadenensis is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Plicosepalus ogadenensis
Plicosepalus ogadenensis can be found in tropical Africa, India, Sri Lanka, and the Seychelles.
Species in the Plicosepalus genus
Plicosepalus kalachariensis,
Plicosepalus curviflorus,
Plicosepalus acaciae,
Plicosepalus amplexicaulis,
Plicosepalus sagittifolius,
Plicosepalus undulatus,
Plicosepalus meridianus,
Plicosepalus nummulariifolius,
Plicosepalus ogadenensis,
Plicosepalus robustus,
Plicosepalus foliosus,
Plicosepalus somalensis,
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,