Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
angustifolius
ID:
1075671

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hauman

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Hist. Nat. Buenos Aires 32: 57. 1923; 421. 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075009



Common Names

  • Angustifolius
  • Struthanthus
  • Angustifolius Struthanthus


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Description

Struthanthus angustifolius (also called Narrow-Leaved Struthanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Loasaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It grows in humid montane forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Struthanthus angustifolius is used in traditional medicines and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Struthanthus angustifolius are white and tubular. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Struthanthus angustifolius can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and plant it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C) and should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Struthanthus angustifolius

Struthanthus angustifolius can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Species in the Struthanthus genus

Struthanthus dentatus, Struthanthus deppeanus, Struthanthus corymbifer, Struthanthus dorothyae, Struthanthus filipes, Struthanthus armandianus, Struthanthus alni, Struthanthus condensatus, Struthanthus calophyllus, Struthanthus burgeri, Struthanthus cassythoides, Struthanthus terniflorus, Struthanthus volubilis, Struthanthus microstylus, Struthanthus megalopodus, Struthanthus marginatus, Struthanthus melanopotamicus, Struthanthus palmeri, Struthanthus orbicularis, Struthanthus hartwegii, Struthanthus hamatilis, Struthanthus harlingianus, Struthanthus longiflorus, Struthanthus involucratus, Struthanthus interruptus, Struthanthus rufofurfuraceus, Struthanthus papillosus, Struthanthus savannae, Struthanthus radicans, Struthanthus gracilis, Struthanthus syringifolius, Struthanthus spathulatus, Struthanthus planaltinae, Struthanthus phillyreoides, Struthanthus pentamerus, Struthanthus pusillifolius, Struthanthus quercicola, Struthanthus porrectus, Struthanthus apiculatus, Struthanthus schultesii, Struthanthus cansjerifolius, Struthanthus truncatus, Struthanthus acuminatus, Struthanthus andrastylus, Struthanthus attenuatus, Struthanthus calobotrys, Struthanthus citricola, Struthanthus costaricensis, Struthanthus cuspidatus, Struthanthus elegans,

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,

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