Tolypanthus pustulatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pustulatus
ID:
413865
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barlow
Source:
ksu
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 33: 3 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413197
Common Names
- Tolypanthus pustulatus
- Pustulatus Tolypanthus
- Tolypanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tolypanthus pustulatus (also called Pustulate Moonflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a low-growing plant with long, thin, and wiry stems. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Tolypanthus pustulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tolypanthus pustulatus are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tolypanthus pustulatus is a small, evergreen perennial 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 division.
Where to Find Tolypanthus pustulatus
Tolypanthus pustulatus can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Tolypanthus pustulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tolypanthus pustulatus?
Tolypanthus pustulatus
What is the common name of Tolypanthus pustulatus?
Tolypanthus pustulatus
What is the family of Tolypanthus pustulatus?
Loranthaceae
Species in the Tolypanthus genus
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
Bryan Alwyn Barlow (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barlow' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77073556-1: Based on the initial data import