Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
cuneatus
ID:
413840

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danser

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 354 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413172



Common Names

  • Taxillus cuneatus
  • Wedged Taxillus
  • Cuneate Taxillus


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus cuneatus B.Heyne [unknown]
  • Locella lobeliifolia Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Locella goodeniifolia Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Locella cuneata Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Loranthus goodeniiflorus DC. [unknown]
  • Loranthus lobeliiflorus DC. [unknown]
  • Scurrula lobeliiflora G.Don [unknown]
  • Scurrula goodeniifolia G.Don [unknown]
  • Dendrophthoe cuneata (B.Heyne) G.Don [unknown]

Description

Taxillus cuneatus (also called Wedge-leaved Taxillus, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, yellow flowers and cuneate leaves. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taxillus cuneatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taxillus cuneatus 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

Taxillus cuneatus 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 Taxillus cuneatus

Taxillus cuneatus can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Taxillus cuneatus FAQ

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Loranthaceae

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,