Psittacanthus lopanthus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lopanthus
ID:
745210
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 86: 200 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744543
Common Names
- Psittacanthus lopanthus
- Lopan Psittacanthus
- Lopan Parrot-Beak
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Psittacanthus lopanthus (also called Lopan's mistletoe, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has an upright habit and grows to about 10-15 cm tall. Its leaves are lanceolate, light green and glossy. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Psittacanthus lopanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make traditional medicines and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Psittacanthus lopanthus flower is a tubular shape with a bright yellow color. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with green leaves.
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Psittacanthus lopanthus is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Psittacanthus lopanthus
Psittacanthus lopanthus is native to Central and South America. It is found in the tropical rainforests of the Amazon basin and in the Andes Mountains.
Psittacanthus lopanthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psittacanthus lopanthus?
Psittacanthus lopanthus
What is the common name of Psittacanthus lopanthus?
Lopanthus Psittacanthus
Where is Psittacanthus lopanthus found?
It is found in Colombia
Species in the Psittacanthus genus
Psittacanthus schiedeanus, Psittacanthus robustus, Psittacanthus mirandensis, Psittacanthus mayanus, Psittacanthus martinicensis, Psittacanthus rhynchanthus, Psittacanthus pustulosus, Psittacanthus pluricotyledonarius, Psittacanthus pinicola, Psittacanthus montis-neblinae, Psittacanthus nudus, Psittacanthus nodosissimus, Psittacanthus peronopetalus, Psittacanthus duckei, Psittacanthus dilatatus, Psittacanthus gracilipes, Psittacanthus irwinii, Psittacanthus gigas, Psittacanthus excrenulatus, Psittacanthus julianus, Psittacanthus lasserianus, Psittacanthus lasianthus, Psittacanthus calyculatus, Psittacanthus brachynema, Psittacanthus eucalyptifolius, Psittacanthus chiriquianus, Psittacanthus angustifolius, Psittacanthus biternatus, Psittacanthus cucullaris, Psittacanthus costanensis, Psittacanthus clusiifolius, Psittacanthus circulatus, Psittacanthus cinctus, Psittacanthus acinarius, Psittacanthus acevedoi, Psittacanthus acuminatus, Psittacanthus acutus, Psittacanthus antioquiensis, Psittacanthus bergii, Psittacanthus bolbocephalus, Psittacanthus bolivarensis, Psittacanthus brachypodus, Psittacanthus cajamarcanus, Psittacanthus carinatus, Psittacanthus carnosus, Psittacanthus complanatus, Psittacanthus crassicostatus, Psittacanthus crassinervis, Psittacanthus crassipes, Psittacanthus cyclophyllus,
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
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77101516-1: Based on the initial data import