Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
intermedia
ID:
719742

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danser

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 317 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719075

Common Names

  • Helixanthera Intermedia
  • Intermediate Helixanthera
  • Intermediate Helix

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus intermedius Wight ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Phoenicanthemum intermedium Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Helixanthera intermedia (also called Intermediate Helixanthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has an erect stem and ovate-lanceolate leaves, with a white and pink flower. It is found in wet soils, such as swamps, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Helixanthera intermedia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helixanthera intermedia is small and white, with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, thin, green plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helixanthera intermedia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of water conditions and can be grown in water up to 1.5m deep.

Where to Find Helixanthera intermedia

Helixanthera intermedia is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece. It can be found in rocky, sunny areas, often near the coast.

Helixanthera intermedia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helixanthera intermedia?

Helixanthera intermedia

What is the common name of Helixanthera intermedia?

Intermedia

Where is Helixanthera intermedia found?

It is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

Species in the Helixanthera genus

Helixanthera lambertiana, Helixanthera odorata, Helixanthera alata, Helixanthera balansae, Helixanthera beccarii, Helixanthera brevicalyx, Helixanthera cleghornii, Helixanthera crassipetala, Helixanthera cylindrica, Helixanthera ensifolia, Helixanthera flabellifolia, Helixanthera hookeriana, Helixanthera huillensis, Helixanthera intermedia, Helixanthera kirkii, Helixanthera lepidophylla, Helixanthera ligustrina, Helixanthera longispicata, Helixanthera mannii, Helixanthera maxwelliana, Helixanthera parasitica, Helixanthera parishii, Helixanthera pulchra, Helixanthera setigera, Helixanthera spathulata, Helixanthera spicata, Helixanthera subalata, Helixanthera sublgustrina, Helixanthera verruculosa, Helixanthera wallichiana, Helixanthera schizocalyx, Helixanthera garciana, Helixanthera woodii, Helixanthera obtusata, Helixanthera periclymenoides, Helixanthera tetrapartita, Helixanthera thomsonii, Helixanthera coccinea, Helixanthera sampsonii, Helixanthera terrestris, Helixanthera guangxiensis, Helixanthera scoriarum, Helixanthera delavayi, Helixanthera sessiliflora,

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,