Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
cordifolius
ID:
389492

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Presl) Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24: 30 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388824

Common Names

  • Oryctanthus cordifolius
  • Cordifolius Oryctanthus
  • Oryctanthus

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Synonyms

  • Viscum cordifolium C.Presl [unknown]
  • Phoradendron cordifolium (C.Presl) Eichler [unknown]
  • Loranthus glaberrimus Oliv. [unknown]
  • Oryctanthus glaberrimus Eichler [unknown]

Description

Oryctanthus cordifolius (also called Heart-Leaf Oryctanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has an underground tuber and grows in dry grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Oryctanthus cordifolius has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used for its ornamental value in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oryctanthus cordifolius has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oryctanthus cordifolius is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained, light soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. The plants should be spaced about 20 cm apart.

Where to Find Oryctanthus cordifolius

Oryctanthus cordifolius is native to Brazil and can be found in wet forests and savannas.

Oryctanthus cordifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oryctanthus cordifolius?

Oryctanthus cordifolius

What is the common name of Oryctanthus cordifolius?

Heart-leaved oryctanthus

What is the natural habitat of Oryctanthus cordifolius?

It is found in dry, rocky areas of the southwestern United States

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2397301: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.