Taxillus wiensii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wiensii
ID:
1248372
Status:
valid
Authors:
Polhill
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Mistletoes Africa : 219 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247710
Common Names
- Taxillus wiensii
- Wiensii Taxillus
- Taxillus Wiensii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taxillus wiensii (also called Wiens' Taxillus, among many other common names) is a small shrub with oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taxillus wiensii is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taxillus wiensii is a small, yellow, and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown, and has a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, round, and yellow-green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taxillus wiensii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Taxillus wiensii
Taxillus wiensii is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Taxillus wiensii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taxillus wiensii?
Taxillus wiensii
What is the common name of Taxillus wiensii?
Wiens' Taxillus
What type of environment does Taxillus wiensii prefer?
Taxillus wiensii prefers warm, humid climates.
Species in the Taxillus genus
Taxillus kuijtii, Taxillus thelocarpa, Taxillus thuducensis, Taxillus tomentosus, Taxillus recurvus, Taxillus reflexilobus, Taxillus robinsonii, Taxillus rugosus, Taxillus sclerophyllus, Taxillus assamicus, Taxillus erectiflorus, Taxillus heyneanus, Taxillus incanus, Taxillus chinensis, Taxillus danseriana, Taxillus courtallensis, Taxillus cuneatus, Taxillus sericus, Taxillus delavayi, Taxillus kaempferi, Taxillus caloreas, Taxillus theifer, Taxillus limprichtii, Taxillus liquidambaricola, Taxillus umbellifer, Taxillus pseudochinensis, Taxillus sutchuenensis, Taxillus thibetensis, Taxillus balansae, Taxillus nigrans, Taxillus vestitus, Taxillus levinei, Taxillus renii, Taxillus tsaii, Taxillus wiensii, Taxillus ferrugineus,
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 tro-50142673: Based on the initial data import
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.