Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
radicans
ID:
502165

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) Eichler

Source:
ksu

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 5(2): 81 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501497



Common Names

  • Struthanthus radicans
  • Climbing Struthanthus
  • Radicans Struthanthus


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Description

Struthanthus radicans (also called Creeping 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 radicans 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

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Struthanthus radicans is a tropical plant native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic plant that grows on trees or rocks in humid forests. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It requires a warm and humid environment with bright indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Struthanthus radicans

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

Struthanthus radicans FAQ

What are the light requirements for Struthanthus radicans?

Struthanthus radicans prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil should Struthanthus radicans be planted in?

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

How often should Struthanthus radicans be watered?

Struthanthus radicans 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

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:551778-1: Based on the initial data import