Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
helferi
ID:
703907

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Presl) Kurz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 40: 64 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703240



Common Names

  • Ginalloa helferi
  • Helferi Ginalloa
  • Ginalloa


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Synonyms

  • Viscum helferi C.Presl [unknown]

Description

Ginalloa helferi (also called Helfer's Ginalloa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown with leathery leaves. It is found in moist, evergreen forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ginalloa helferi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ginalloa helferi has yellow flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ginalloa helferi can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the plants become established.

Where to Find Ginalloa helferi

Ginalloa helferi is native to China. It can be found in forests, thickets, and grasslands.

Ginalloa helferi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ginalloa helferi?

Ginalloa helferi

What is the natural habitat of Ginalloa helferi?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What are the common names of Ginalloa helferi?

Helferi Ginalloa

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-2826026: Based on the initial data import
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.