Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
glaucocarpa
ID:
469344

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Peyr.) Balle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 7: 167 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468676

Common Names

  • Glaucocarpa Phragmanthera
  • Phragmanthera glaucocarpa
  • Glaucocarpa Leafhopper

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus cistoides Welw. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Loranthus glaucocarpus Peyr. [unknown]
  • Loranthus otavensis Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus cistoides (Engl.) Danser [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus glaucocarpus (Peyr.) Danser [unknown]
  • Loranthus cistoides longiflorus Schinz [unknown]
  • Loranthus otaviensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Phragmanthera cistoides Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Phragmanthera glaucocarpa (also called glaucous-fruited phragmanthera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to southern Africa. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are simple and alternate. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are small and black. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Phragmanthera glaucocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phragmanthera glaucocarpa has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a corymb. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phragmanthera glaucocarpa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Phragmanthera glaucocarpa

Phragmanthera glaucocarpa is native to New Zealand and can be found in lowland and montane forests.

Phragmanthera glaucocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phragmanthera glaucocarpa?

Phragmanthera glaucocarpa

What is the common name of Phragmanthera glaucocarpa?

Glaucocarpa Phragmanthera

What is the natural habitat of Phragmanthera glaucocarpa?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Phragmanthera genus

Phragmanthera rufescens, Phragmanthera polycrypta, Phragmanthera glaucocarpa, Phragmanthera nigritana, Phragmanthera seretii, Phragmanthera leonensis, Phragmanthera kamerunensis, Phragmanthera zygiarum, Phragmanthera usuiensis, Phragmanthera sterculiae, Phragmanthera guerichii, Phragmanthera capitata, Phragmanthera exellii, Phragmanthera engleri, Phragmanthera dschallensis, Phragmanthera dombeyae, Phragmanthera crassicaulis, Phragmanthera cornetii, Phragmanthera cinerea, Phragmanthera brieyi, Phragmanthera baumii, Phragmanthera batangae, Phragmanthera austroarabica, Phragmanthera edouardii, Phragmanthera eminii, Phragmanthera erythraea, Phragmanthera longiflora, Phragmanthera luteovittata, Phragmanthera macrosolen, Phragmanthera proteicola, Phragmanthera raynaliana, Phragmanthera regularis, Phragmanthera sarertaensis, Phragmanthera talbotiorum, Phragmanthera vignei,

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-2536580: Based on the initial data import
Johann Joseph Peyritsch (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peyr.' in the authors string.
Simone Balle (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balle' in the authors string.