Korthalsella cylindrica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cylindrica
ID:
1075114
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tiegh.) Engl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 138 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074452
Common Names
- Cylindrical Korthalsella
- Korthalsella
- Cylindrica Korthalsella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Korthalsella cylindrica (also called False Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has small, leathery leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands, savannas, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Korthalsella cylindrica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Korthalsella cylindrica are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Korthalsella cylindrica is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and placed in moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 20°C. Once the seedlings have germinated, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny, sheltered position.
Where to Find Korthalsella cylindrica
Korthalsella cylindrica is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Korthalsella genus
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 tro-19100390: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.