Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
oreophilum
ID:
1082261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Afrik. Pflanzen-Fam. ii. 25.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081599



Common Names

  • Tristemma oreophilum
  • Tropical Mistletoe
  • Mistletoe


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Description

Tristemma oreophilum (also called Mountain-loving Tristemma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, river banks, and lowland areas. It has simple, opposite leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Tristemma oreophilum is used for its medicinal properties as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tristemma oreophilum is a pink, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Where to Find Tristemma oreophilum

Tristemma oreophilum is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

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