Himatanthus attenuatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
attenuatus
ID:
983108
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Woodson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 25: 197 (1938 publ. 1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982446
Common Names
- Himatanthus attenuatus
- Slender Himatanthus
- Slender Christmas-berry
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Himatanthus attenuatus (also called Himatanthus attenuatus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are opposite, oblong-lanceolate, and have entire margins. It is found in wet forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Himatanthus attenuatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Himatanthus attenuatus var. malongo (Müll.Arg.) PlumelHimatanthus attenuatus var. obtusifolius (Müll.Arg.) Plumel
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Himatanthus attenuatus is a yellow-greenish color, with a white center and a white lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with round leaves and a white stem.
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Himatanthus attenuatus is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Himatanthus attenuatus
Himatanthus attenuatus can be found in Central and South America.
Species in the Himatanthus genus
Himatanthus articulatus, Himatanthus attenuatus, Himatanthus bracteatus, Himatanthus drasticus, Himatanthus fallax, Himatanthus obovatus, Himatanthus phagedaenicus, Himatanthus semilunatus, Himatanthus speciosus, Himatanthus stenophyllus, Himatanthus sucuuba, Himatanthus tarapotensis, Himatanthus revolutus,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-99295: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Robert Everard Woodson (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodson' in the authors string.