Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
albida
ID:
667254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 7: 1730 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666586

Common Names

  • White Elytranthe
  • Elytranthe Albida
  • White-leaved Elytranthe

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus collettii King ex Collett & Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Loranthus leucosiphon Griff. [unknown]
  • Elytranthe henryi Lecomte [unknown]
  • Elytranthe leucosiphon Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Loranthus albidus Blume [unknown]

Description

Elytranthe albida (also called Albida, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in humid forests and in areas with high rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Elytranthe albida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Elytranthe albida are white in color and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Elytranthe albida: This plant is propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Elytranthe albida

Elytranthe albida is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Elytranthe albida FAQ

What are the common names of Elytranthe albida?

White Elytranthe

What is the natural habitat of Elytranthe albida?

Rainforest and moist areas

What is the size of Elytranthe albida?

It is a small to medium-sized herb, growing to 0.3–1 m tall

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

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