Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
ksu
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 32: 528 (1980 publ. 1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501219
Common Names
- Struthanthus condensatus
- Coral Vine
- Coral Bean
Description
Struthanthus condensatus (also called Condensed Struthanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a rosette of ovate leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is found in wet grasslands and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Struthanthus condensatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Struthanthus condensatus is white in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Struthanthus condensatus is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Struthanthus condensatus
Struthanthus condensatus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Struthanthus condensatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Struthanthus condensatus?
Struthanthus condensatus
What is the common name of Struthanthus condensatus?
Condensed struthanthus
What is the natural habitat of Struthanthus condensatus?
It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America
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,
References
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.