Status:
valid
Authors:
(Desr.) Danser
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 29(6): 55 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001074731
Common Names
- Helicanthes elasticus
- Elastic Helicanthes
- Elastic Mistletoe
Description
Helicanthes elasticus (also called Elastic Mistletoe, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, leathery leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands, savannas, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Helicanthes elasticus 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, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helicanthes elasticus is a yellowish-greenish color with a tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helicanthes elasticus is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is also resistant to pests and diseases.
Where to Find Helicanthes elasticus
Helicanthes elasticus can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Helicanthes genus
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,