Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
globifer
ID:
413895

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Tiegh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 42: 267 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413227



Common Names

  • Tapinanthus globifer
  • Globe-bearing Tapinanthus
  • Globe-bearing Stickpea


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus kerstingii Engl. [unknown]
  • Loranthus globifer A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus voltensis Tiegh. ex Balle [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus kerstingii (Engl.) Balle [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus globiferus bornuensis (Sprague) Balle [unknown]
  • Loranthus winkleri Engl. [unknown]
  • Loranthus verrucosus Engl. [unknown]
  • Loranthus globiferus verrucosus (Engl.) Sprague [unknown]
  • Loranthus globiferus angustifolius Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Loranthus lingelsheimii Pax [unknown]
  • Loranthus globiferus salicifolius Sprague [unknown]
  • Loranthus lanceolatus corniculatus Sprague [unknown]
  • Loranthus dodensis Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Loranthus ostinii Chiov. [unknown]
  • Loranthus rosiflorus Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Loranthus spathulifolius Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Loranthus rubrovittatus Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus rosiflorus (Engl. & K.Krause) Danser [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus rubro-vittatus (Engl. & K.Krause) Danser [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus verrucosus (Engl.) Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Tapinanthus globifer (also called Globe-bearing Tapinanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and grows in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Tapinanthus globifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Tapinanthus globifer are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapinanthus globifer is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Tapinanthus globifer

Tapinanthus globifer can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Tapinanthus globifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapinanthus globifer?

Tapinanthus globifer

What family does Tapinanthus globifer belong to?

Loranthaceae

What is the common name of Tapinanthus globifer?

Globose Tapinanthus

Species in the Tapinanthus genus

Tapinanthus glaucophyllus, Tapinanthus globifer, Tapinanthus erianthus, Tapinanthus forbesii, Tapinanthus erectotruncatus, Tapinanthus buchneri, Tapinanthus bangwensis, Tapinanthus belvisii, Tapinanthus constrictiflorus, Tapinanthus dependens, Tapinanthus quequensis, Tapinanthus sessilifolius, Tapinanthus preussii, Tapinanthus mechowii, Tapinanthus malacophyllus, Tapinanthus longiflorus, Tapinanthus oleifolius, Tapinanthus ophiodes, Tapinanthus ogowensis, Tapinanthus pentagonia, Tapinanthus mollissimus, Tapinanthus rubro-marginatus, Tapinanthus congolense, Tapinanthus decurrens, Tapinanthus viscum, Tapinanthus sessilifolius, Tapinanthus buvumae, Tapinanthus apodanthus, Tapinanthus buntingii, Tapinanthus coronatus, Tapinanthus farmarii, Tapinanthus letouzeyi, Tapinanthus cordifolius, Tapinanthus praetexta,

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-2441840: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.