Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
rhodanthus
ID:
1325304

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuijt

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 65: 292 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337758



Common Names

  • Tristerix rhodanthus
  • Rhodanthus Tristerix
  • Tristerix


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Description

Tristerix rhodanthus (also called Rhodanthus tristerix, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are grey-green in color. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Tristerix rhodanthus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tristerix rhodanthus has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tristerix rhodanthus is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and germination usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Tristerix rhodanthus

Tristerix rhodanthus can be found in Peru.

Tristerix rhodanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tristerix rhodanthus?

Tristerix rhodanthus

What is the common name of Tristerix rhodanthus?

Rhodanthus Tristerix

Where is Tristerix rhodanthus native to?

Peru

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

Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.