Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
verticillatus
ID:
413867

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Barlow & Wiens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Taxon 20: 307 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000413199



Common Names

  • Tristerix verticillatus
  • Verticillatus Tristerix
  • Tristerix


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Synonyms

  • Loxanthera sternbergianus Blume [unknown]
  • Loranthus verticillatus Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Phrygilanthus verticillatus Eichler [unknown]
  • Loranthus poeppigii DC. [unknown]
  • Metastachys verticellatus Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Notanthera verticellatus (Ruiz & Pav.) G.Don [unknown]
  • Loranthus sternbergianus Schult.f. in Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Psittacanthus sternbergianus Blume [unknown]
  • Notanthera sternbergianus G.Don [unknown]
  • Phrygilanthus sternbergianus (Schult.f.) H.E.Moore [unknown]
  • Notanthera poeppigii G.Don [unknown]
  • Phrygilanthus verticillatus flava-citrina Ruiz [unknown]

Description

Tristerix verticillatus (also called Whorled 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 verticillatus 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 verticillatus 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 verticillatus 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 verticillatus

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

Tristerix verticillatus FAQ

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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-2441784: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Bryan Alwyn Barlow (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barlow' in the authors string.
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.