Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
orbicularis
ID:
502126

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Eichler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 5(2): 86 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501458



Common Names

  • Struthanthus Orbicularis
  • Round-Leaf Struthanthus
  • Round-Leaf Leaf


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus chordocladus Oliv. [unknown]
  • Loranthus orbicularis Kunth [unknown]
  • Notanthera orbicularis G.Don [unknown]
  • Phthirusa orbicularis Rusby ex De Wild. [unknown]
  • Struthanthus escuintlensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Struthanthus belizensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Struthanthus chordocladus Eichler [unknown]
  • Eichlerina orbicularis Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Struthanthus lucarquensis (Kunth) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Loranthus lucarquensis Kunth [unknown]
  • Phthirusa lucarquensis G.Don [unknown]
  • Struthanthus orbicularis Blume [unknown]
  • Spirostylis chordocladus Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Oryctanthus lucarquensis A.C.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Struthanthus orbicularis (also called Round-leaved Struthanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with round, thin leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Central America and typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Struthanthus orbicularis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Struthanthus orbicularis has white to pinkish flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds of Struthanthus orbicularis are small, black and round. Seedlings: Struthanthus orbicularis seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Struthanthus orbicularis is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree, native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Struthanthus orbicularis

Struthanthus orbicularis can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Struthanthus orbicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Struthanthus orbicularis?

Struthanthus orbicularis

What is the common name of Struthanthus orbicularis?

Orbicular struthanthus

What is the natural habitat of Struthanthus orbicularis?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2595336: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.