Struthanthus meridionalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meridionalis
ID:
1269860
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 142: 469 (-470, 472-474; figs. 1-2). 2003 [2 Jul 2003]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269198
Common Names
- Struthanthus meridionalis
- Meridionalis Struthanthus
- Meridional Struthanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Struthanthus meridionalis (also called Southern Struthanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is found in moist forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Struthanthus meridionalis is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Struthanthus meridionalis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Struthanthus meridionalis is a tropical shrub native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Struthanthus meridionalis
Struthanthus meridionalis is native to the tropical rainforests 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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50238957: Based on the initial data import
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.