Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
quercicola
ID:
502198

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltdl. & Cham.) G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 3: 414 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501530



Common Names

  • Struthanthus quercicola
  • Quercicola Struthanthus
  • Quercicola Plant


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus densiflorus Benth. [unknown]
  • Loranthus quercicola Schltdl. & Cham. [unknown]
  • Struthanthus densiflorus Standl. [unknown]
  • Struthanthus selerorum Loes. [unknown]
  • Eichlerina densiflora (Benth.) Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Loranthus densiflorus Blume [unknown]
  • Struthanthus quercicola Blume [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Struthanthus quercicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Struthanthus quercicola is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Struthanthus quercicola is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed. Seeds should be planted in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Struthanthus quercicola

Struthanthus quercicola can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Struthanthus quercicola FAQ

What are the light requirements for Struthanthus quercicola?

Struthanthus quercicola prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil should Struthanthus quercicola be planted in?

Struthanthus quercicola should be planted in a well-draining, acidic soil.

How often should Struthanthus quercicola be watered?

Struthanthus quercicola should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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-2595439: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.