Tristerix peytonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peytonii
ID:
1075662
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 19: 28 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001075000
Common Names
- Peytonii
- Tristerix
- Peytonii Tristerix
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tristerix peytonii (also called Peyton's Tristerix, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Loasaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It grows in humid montane forests and scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Tristerix peytonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive, bright green foliage and its ability to tolerate low light levels.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tristerix peytonii are white and tubular. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Tristerix peytonii can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy stem and plant it in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C) and should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Tristerix peytonii
Tristerix peytonii can be found in Peru and Bolivia.
Species in the Tristerix 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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19101488: Based on the initial data import
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.