Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
viscoidea
ID:
539578

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 2: 70 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538910



Common Names

  • Antidaphne Viscoidea
  • Viscid Antidaphne
  • Viscid Club-Rush


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Synonyms

  • Stachyphyllum fendleri Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Antidaphne fendleri (Tiegh.) Engl. [unknown]
  • Antidaphne fendleri pseudoviscoidea Rizzini [unknown]
  • Antidaphne orbicularis Kuijt [unknown]
  • Antidaphne paraensis Rizzini [unknown]
  • Antidaphne paraensis latifolia Rizzini [unknown]
  • Antidaphne viscoidea alpestris Rizzini [unknown]
  • Eremolepis microcalyx Ernst [unknown]
  • Antidaphne viscoidea viscoidea [unknown]

Description

Antidaphne viscoidea (also called Viscous Antidaphne, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to tropical South America and is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas. The leaves are oblong and lanceolate with a leathery texture and the flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Antidaphne viscoidea is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antidaphne viscoidea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidaphne viscoidea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or early summer for best results.

Where to Find Antidaphne viscoidea

Antidaphne viscoidea is native to tropical regions of South America.

Antidaphne viscoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidaphne viscoidea?

Antidaphne viscoidea

What is the natural habitat of Antidaphne viscoidea?

Tropical rainforests of Central America

What is the average height of Antidaphne viscoidea?

2-3 meters

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2642283: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.