Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
corymbosus
ID:
413877

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Kuijt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 19: 20. 1988 ; Revis. Tristerix (Loranthac.)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413209



Common Names

  • Tristerix corymbosus
  • Corymbose Lousewort
  • Corymbose Stickpea


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Synonyms

  • Lonicera corymbosa L. [unknown]
  • Loranthus tetrandrus Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Loxanthera corymbosa Blume [unknown]
  • Tristerix tetrandrus Mart. [unknown]
  • Phrygilanthus tetrandrus Eichler [unknown]
  • Psittacanthus corymbosus Blume [unknown]
  • Scurrula umbellata Raf. [unknown]
  • Phrygilanthus corymbosus Eichler [unknown]
  • Loranthus corymbosus Desr. [unknown]
  • Loranthus utui Molina [unknown]

Description

Tristerix corymbosus (also called Clustered Lousewort, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes mountains of South America. It is an evergreen shrub with whorled leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tristerix corymbosus 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 Tristerix corymbosus 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

Tristerix corymbosus 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 Tristerix corymbosus

Tristerix corymbosus can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Tristerix corymbosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tristerix corymbosus?

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What is the family of Tristerix corymbosus?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2441809: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.