Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
incanus
ID:
381710

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Oliv.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 7: 104 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381042



Common Names

  • Incanus Notothixos
  • Notothixos incanus
  • Incanus False-Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Viscum incanum Hook. [unknown]
  • Viscum incanum aureum Ettingsh. [unknown]

Description

Notothixos incanus (also called Grey-leaved notothixos, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Nitrariaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem, reaching up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Notothixos incanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Notothixos incanus is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notothixos incanus is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division of the rootstock should be done in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Notothixos incanus

Notothixos incanus is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Notothixos incanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Notothixos incanus?

Notothixos incanus

What is the family of Notothixos incanus?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Notothixos incanus?

N/A

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:550605-1: Based on the initial data import