Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
ophiodes
ID:
413967

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sprague) Danser

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 29(6): 117 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413299



Common Names

  • Tapinanthus ophiodes
  • Snake Tapinanthus
  • Snake Bottlebrush


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus ophiodes Sprague [unknown]

Description

Tapinanthus ophiodes (also called 'Snake-like Tapinanthus', among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to Central and Southern Africa. It grows in dry grasslands, savannas, and woodlands, and has a thick, woody rootstock, and a stem that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has narrow, linear leaves, and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tapinanthus ophiodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tapinanthus ophiodes is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tapinanthus ophiodes is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Tapinanthus ophiodes

Tapinanthus ophiodes is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry and rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.

Tapinanthus ophiodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tapinanthus ophiodes?

Tapinanthus ophiodes

What is the common name of Tapinanthus ophiodes?

African Oil Palm

What is the natural habitat of Tapinanthus ophiodes?

Tropical rainforests and savannas

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-2442069: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.
B. H. Danser (1891-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danser' in the authors string.