Struthanthus syringifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
syringifolius
ID:
502168
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Flora 13: 105 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501500
Common Names
- Struthanthus syringifolius
- Syringifolius Struthanthus
- Syringe-Leaf Struthanthus
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- Loranthus thyrsiflorus Cham. & Schltdl. [unknown]
- Loranthus syringifolius Mart. [unknown]
- Phthirusa ptariana Steyerm. [unknown]
- Phthirusa hippocrateoides Steyerm. & Maguire [unknown]
- Psittacanthus thyrsiflorus G.Don [unknown]
- Struthanthus triceps Klotzsch [unknown]
- Struthanthus translucens Rizzini [unknown]
- Struthanthus guianensis Klotzsch [unknown]
- Struthanthus longepedunculatus Mart. [unknown]
Description
Struthanthus syringifolius (also called Syringa-leaved 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 syringifolius 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 syringifolius has white to pinkish flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds of Struthanthus syringifolius are small, black and round. Seedlings: Struthanthus syringifolius seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Struthanthus syringifolius 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 syringifolius
Struthanthus syringifolius can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Struthanthus syringifolius FAQ
What are the light requirements for Struthanthus syringifolius?
Struthanthus syringifolius prefers bright, indirect light.
What type of soil should Struthanthus syringifolius be planted in?
Struthanthus syringifolius should be planted in a well-draining, acidic soil.
How often should Struthanthus syringifolius be watered?
Struthanthus syringifolius 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-2595394: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.